Solving Single Step Equations Warm Up

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Dividing by 4 is the inverse of ...

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Multiplying by 4

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Solve for b: 18 = 3b

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b = 6

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Solve for c: 3 = \frac{c}{-11}

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c = -33

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Solve for x: 4x = 48

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x = 12

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Solve for z: 144 = 12z

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z = 12

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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If x + 5 = 12, what is x?

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x = 7