Solving One-Step Equations using Multiplication and Division

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Solve the equation: 4p = 16

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p = 4

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What is the inverse operation you would use to solve: 6x = 36

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Divide

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How would you solve this equation: 9x = 153?

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Divide by 9 on both sides

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Solve for the missing variable: 5m = 275

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m = 55

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Solve the equation: 2p = 16

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p = 8

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

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Solve the equation: 3x = 21

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x = 7

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 12 = 4y?

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Divide both sides by 4.