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 addition?

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Subtraction.

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Solve for m: m + 7 = 10

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m = 3.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve for b: 6b = 30

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b = 5.

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Solve for x: 21 = 14 + x

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x = 7.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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Solve for x: 4x = 20

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x = 5.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To isolate the variable and find its value.

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If x - 5 = 10, what is x?

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x = 15.