One Step Equations with Fractions

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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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve the equation -12 = -⅖t?

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Multiply both sides by -5/2 to isolate t. The solution is t = 30.

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What is the solution to the equation y/-5 = 20?

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Multiply both sides by -5 to isolate y. The solution is y = -100.

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If Sally bought three candy bars for a total of $18.00, what equation represents the cost of each candy bar?

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The equation is 3c = 18, where c is the cost of one candy bar.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c = 18?

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Divide both sides by 3 to find c. The solution is c = 6.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation k + 4 = 180?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to find k. The solution is k = 176.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.