F25 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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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m = 50

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Solve for x: 5x = 25

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x = 5

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve for m: 5m = 10

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m = 2

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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x = 20

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve for x: 3x + 6 = 15

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x = 3