Solving One - Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an algebraic equation that can be solved in a single step by performing an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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Solve the equation: 1 + a = 15

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a = 14

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What is the purpose of checking your solution after solving an equation?

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The purpose is to verify that the solution is correct by substituting it back into the original equation.

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Solve the equation: 8 = m - 12

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m = 20

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What is the first step to check your solution?

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Substitute the variable with the answer in the original equation.

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Solve the equation: X + 8 = 15

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X = 7

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What are inverse operations?

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Inverse operations are pairs of operations that undo each other, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.

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If you have the equation x - 5 = 10, what is x?

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x = 15

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What does the 'Golden Rule' refer to in solving equations?

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The 'Golden Rule' refers to performing the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.