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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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Solve: y + 9 = -10

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y = -19

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What is the Additive Inverse?

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The Additive Inverse of a number is the number that, when added to the original number, results in zero.

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When multiplying or dividing two negative numbers, what is the result?

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The result is positive.

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Solve: 2x = -16

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x = -8

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Solve: 11 = x - 7

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x = 18

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What is the purpose of inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to isolate the variable and solve the equation.

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What happens when you add a number and its Additive Inverse?

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The result is zero.

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Solve: x - 5 = 3

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x = 8

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.