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

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation y/-5 = 20?

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y = -100

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What does it mean if an equation has a solution of g = 0?

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It means that the variable g equals zero, which satisfies the equation.

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How do you solve the equation -4y = 48?

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Divide both sides by -4 to get y = -12.

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What operation should you perform to solve x - 62 = 123?

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Add 62 to both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation -5x = 25?

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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 multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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If you have the equation 3x = 12, how do you solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 4.