A1 BW 1/16 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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Solve for x: -3x = -9

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x = 3

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What operation is used to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform the inverse operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) on both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x - 4 = 6

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x = 10

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve for S: S + 4 = 24

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S = 20

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve for r: r + 20 = 27

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r = 7

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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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Solve for x: -6x = 30

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x = -5