Solving One Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 9x = 153?

Back

Divide by 9 on both sides.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation 9x = 153?

Back

x = 17.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation -5x = 25?

Back

x = -5.

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If you have the equation x + 4 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation x + 4 = 10?

Back

x = 6.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution for x in the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4.