One Step Equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a one-step equation?

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A one-step equation is an equation that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you represent '5 less than a number' in an equation?

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You represent it as x - 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 14m = 28?

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The solution is m = 2.

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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The equation 2x = 10 has x = 5 as the solution.

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How do you express 'twice a number' in an equation?

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You express it as 2n, where n is the number.

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What is the solution to the equation 2n = 24?

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The solution is n = 12.

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How do you represent 'a number divided by 2 equals 12' in an equation?

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You represent it as n/2 = 12.

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What is the solution to the equation n/2 = 12?

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The solution is n = 24.