Solving One - Step Equations

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What is the 'Golden Rule' in solving equations?

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Do unto one side of the equation that you do unto the other.

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Solve the equation: 18 = 3b

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b = 6

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What is the first step to check your solution?

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Substitute the variable with the answer.

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What should you do to be certain of your work and having the correct solution?

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Check your solution.

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Solve the equation: +5 = 2 + n

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n = 3

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What is an inverse operation?

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An operation that reverses the effect of another operation.

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

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To eliminate terms from one side of the equation.

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What is a one-step equation?

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An equation that can be solved in a single operation.

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What is the solution to the equation: 4x = 20?

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x = 5