Solving One - Step Equations

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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Solve the equation: 14m = 28

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m = 2

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What is the first step to check your solution?

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Substitute the variable with the answer.

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What should you do to ensure your solution is correct?

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Check your solution.

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What operation is the inverse of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve the equation: c - 1 = 3

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c = 4

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

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If you have the equation x + 5 = 10, what is x?

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x = 5

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What is the solution to the equation: 5n = 25?

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n = 5