One Step Equations with Fractions

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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 4x = 44?

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Divide both sides by 4: x = 44 / 4 = 11.

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What is the solution to the equation y/-5 = 20?

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Multiply both sides by -5: y = 20 * -5 = -100.

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How do you isolate x in the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides: x = 20 - 12 = 8.

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If oranges cost $2 per pound, how do you express the total cost for a pounds of oranges?

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The equation is 2a = 20, where a is the number of pounds.

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What is the solution to the equation -12 = -⅖t?

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Multiply both sides by -5/2: t = -12 * -5/2 = 30.

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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 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3: x = 15 / 3 = 5.

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How do you solve the equation x/4 = 2?

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Multiply both sides by 4: x = 2 * 4 = 8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5 + x = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 12 - 5 = 7.