Solve 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 to isolate the variable.

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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 subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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If x - 19 = 325, what operation do you perform to solve for x?

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Add 19 to both sides.

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If -4y = 48, how do you solve for y?

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Divide both sides by -4.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = -5?

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x = 3.