Do Now One step equations

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Solve: y + 9.3 = -4.2

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y = -13.5

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Solve: a - 27 = 41

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a = 68

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Solve: 6 x = -30

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x = -5

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Solve: -2s = -38

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s = 19

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Solve: x - 8 = -5

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x = 3

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Definition: One-step equation

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An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Example of solving a one-step equation: x + 5 = 10

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x = 5

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Definition: Inverse operation

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An operation that reverses the effect of another operation, e.g., addition and subtraction are inverse operations.

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Example of using inverse operations: To solve x - 4 = 2, add 4 to both sides.

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x = 6

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Definition: Isolate the variable

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.