Solving 1 Step Equations and Inequalities

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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 solve the equation b - 20 = -2?

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Add 20 to both sides: b = -2 + 20, so b = 18.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.

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How do you solve the inequality 3x < 96?

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Divide both sides by 3: x < 32.

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What does it mean for a relation to be a function?

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A relation is a function if each input (x-value) has exactly one output (y-value).

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What is the result of combining like terms in the expression: 5a - 3b + 2a + 4b?

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The result is 7a + b.

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How do you simplify the expression: 3x + 5x - 2x?

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Combine like terms: 3x + 5x - 2x = 6x.

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation?

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Identify the operation being performed on the variable and perform the inverse operation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.