One Step Equations with Decimals

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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 one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve the equation x + 4.2 = 18.5?

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Subtract 4.2 from both sides: x = 18.5 - 4.2 = 14.3.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 7.09 = 10.89?

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Add 7.09 to both sides: x = 10.89 + 7.09 = 17.98.

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How do you solve the equation 1.6 = x/3.9?

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Multiply both sides by 3.9: x = 1.6 * 3.9 = 6.24.

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What is the solution to the equation 124.875 = 18.5x?

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Divide both sides by 18.5: x = 124.875 / 18.5 = 6.75.

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How do you solve the equation 3.5x = 7.49?

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Divide both sides by 3.5: x = 7.49 / 3.5 = 2.14.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What is the first step in solving x + a = b?

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Subtract 'a' from both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving x - a = b?

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Add 'a' to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving ax = b?

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Divide both sides by 'a'.

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