Solving One Step Equations

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically containing a variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4p = 16?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

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How do you solve the equation 9x = 153?

Back

Divide both sides by 9.

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

Back

Divide both sides by -5.

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In the equation y/3 = 12, what operation is being performed on y?

Back

Y is being divided by 3.

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What do you do to isolate y in the equation y/3 = 12?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

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What is the correct step to solve for m in the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.