One-Step Equations & Inequalities

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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What does the symbol '≥' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '≥' means 'greater than or equal to', indicating that the value can be either greater than or exactly equal to the number.

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How do you solve the equation 3k + 5 = 23?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to get 3k = 18, then divide both sides by 3 to find k = 6.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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Which of the following represents an equation? x + 6 = 10 or Twice a number is six?

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x + 6 = 10 represents an equation.

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What does the solution x = 8.75 represent in the equation 2x = 17.5?

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It represents the distance Laurie traveled per hour.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than', indicating that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation contains an equal sign and shows that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not have an equal sign.