One Step Equations with Fractions and Decimals

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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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How do you solve for a variable in an equation with fractions?

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To solve for a variable in an equation with fractions, you can multiply both sides of the equation by the least common denominator (LCD) to eliminate the fractions.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Solve for y: 3y = 6/7

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y = 2/7

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Solve for m: ⅔m = -4

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m = -6

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What is the solution to the equation: 5 = 1/4x?

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x = 20

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Solve for h: h - 3/8 = -11/24

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h = -1/12

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What is the solution to the equation: x + ⅚ = ⅔?

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x = -⅙

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How do you check your solution for an equation?

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To check your solution, substitute the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.