One-Step Equations with Multiplication and Division

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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, either by multiplication or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the opposite operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'undo' an operation in an equation?

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To 'undo' an operation means to perform the opposite operation to isolate the variable.

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If you have the equation 3x = 12, how do you solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 4.

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What is the purpose of balancing an equation?

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The purpose of balancing an equation is to keep both sides equal while isolating the variable.

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In the equation x/4 = 2, how do you solve for x?

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Multiply both sides by 4 to get x = 8.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5 to find x = 5.

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Why do we multiply by 3.3 in the equation 3.3x = 9?

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We multiply by 3.3 to isolate x by performing the opposite operation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8 = 2h?

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Divide both sides by 2 to find h = 4.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.