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 the inverse operation on both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 15 = 10?

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x = -5

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 2x = 10?

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Divide both sides by 2 to get x = 5.

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.

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If m - 5 = -10, what is the value of m?

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m = -5.

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Which equation represents the situation: Marcus has sold 9 tickets and needs to sell 25?

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t + 9 = 25.