Solving 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 an inverse operation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 27?

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x = 9.

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How do you solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 1467 + x = 1653?

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Subtract 1467 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 6b = 30?

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b = 5.

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What does the equation v + 4 = 10 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a situation where Robyn had some video games and bought 4 more, resulting in a total of 10 games.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.