Solving 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 same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation: 15 = 3y?

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You would divide both sides by 3 to isolate y.

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What is the solution to the equation: 15 = 3y?

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y = 5.

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How do you write an equation for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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If the area of a rectangular deck is 125 square feet and the width is 25 feet, what equation can you write to find the length?

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25x = 125, where x is the length.

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What is the solution to the equation: 25x = 125?

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x = 5 feet.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 6 + z = 10?

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Subtract 6 from both sides to isolate z.

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What is the solution to the equation: 6 + z = 10?

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z = 4.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation: 3x = 27?

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You would divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.