One Step Equations with Whole Numbers and Fractions

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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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Solve for x: 4x = 44

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x = 11

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Solve for x: 3x = 15

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x = 5

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition is the inverse operation of subtraction.

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Solve for x: x + 40 = 56

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x = 16

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Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 81

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Solve for x: 5x = 100

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x = 20