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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve: 35 = 2.5n

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n = 14

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve: -2s = -38

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s = 19

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

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

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Solve: y + 2.93 = 36

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y = 33.07

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve: -1.5y = -13.5

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y = 9

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an equation.

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Solve: 56 = -7x

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x = -8