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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication is the inverse operation of division.

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Solve the equation: 9x = 153

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x = 17

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Solve the equation: x ÷ 2 = 12

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x = 24

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Solve the equation: m - 5 = -10

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m = -5

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Solve the equation: 4p = 16

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p = 4