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, typically by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you solve the equation 3w = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3: w = 15 / 3 = 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 10 = k + 19?

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Subtract 19 from both sides: k = 10 - 19 = -9.

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Multiply both sides by 3: p = -6 * 3 = -18.

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What is the solution to the equation 110 = -11m?

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Divide both sides by -11: m = 110 / -11 = -10.

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How do you solve the equation 20 = k + 16?

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Subtract 16 from both sides: k = 20 - 16 = 4.

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What operation do you perform to isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform the inverse operation of what is currently applied to the variable.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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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 multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.