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 an inverse operation.

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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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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If 3x = 27, what is x?

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x = 9.

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What is the first step to solve 3x = 44?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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If z + 45 = 92, what is z?

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z = 47.