Solving one step equations multiplication and division

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in one operation, either by addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Solve for x: 5x = 25

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x = 5

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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Solve for x: x/4 = 2

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x = 8

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for x: 12 = 3x

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x = 4

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x = 10?

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Divide both sides by 2.

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Solve for x: x/6 = 5

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x = 30

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in equations?

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To cancel out terms and isolate the variable.

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Solve for x: 8x = 64

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x = 8