One Step Equations with Decimals

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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 it mean to solve for x?

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

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What operation would you use to solve x - 7.09 = 10.89?

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You would add 7.09 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 7.09 = 10.89?

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The solution is x = 17.98.

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How do you solve the equation 124.875 = 18.5x?

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You divide both sides by 18.5.

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What is the solution to the equation 124.875 = 18.5x?

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The solution is x = 6.75.

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What does it mean to divide by a decimal in an equation?

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Dividing by a decimal means to find how many times the decimal fits into the number.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4.3 = 10.9?

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The solution is x = 46.87.

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What operation would you use to solve x - 32.9 = 55.8?

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You would add 32.9 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 32.9 = 55.8?

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The solution is x = 88.7.