One Step Equations - Mixed Operations

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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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What operation would you use to solve the equation x - 32 = 49?

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You would add 32 to both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: x - 32 = 49

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x = 81

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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 x: 13x = 65

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x = 5

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What is the solution of the equation 2y = 18?

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y = 9

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation x + 1 = 8?

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You would subtract 1 from both sides of the equation.

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Solve for x: 8 = x + 1

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x = 7

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to isolate the variable and solve for its value.

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

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