One-Step Equations and Inverse Operations

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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 operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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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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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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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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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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Solve for t: 9 + t = 56

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t = 47

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Solve for p: 765 = p - 254

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p = 1019 (Add 254 to both sides)

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Solve for m: 5 - m = 10

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m = -5 (Subtract 5 from both sides and multiply by -1)

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Solve for z: 144 = 12z

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z = 12 (Divide both sides by 12)

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How do you isolate x in the equation x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides to isolate x.