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 a one-step 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 is used to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtraction is used to solve the equation.

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Solve for x: x - 3 = 10.

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x = 13.

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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 4x = 20, what is the value of x?

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x = 5.

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

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