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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y = 36

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Solve for y: 8y = 48

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y = 6

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What is the mathematical term for a number that has the numerator and denominator flipped?

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Reciprocal.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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Divide both sides by 2. The solution is x = 5.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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x = 14.

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y = -3.