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 is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve for x: 6x = -30

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x = -5

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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Solve for s: s - 17 = 87

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s = 104

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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Solve for n: (1/5)n = 40

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n = 200

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Solve for x: x/3 = 4

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x = 12

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable allows us to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve for x: x + 3 = 10

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x = 7