one variable equations

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What is a one-variable equation?

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A one-variable equation is an equation that contains only one variable, which can be solved to find the value of that variable.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 2 = 6?

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The first step is to isolate the variable term by subtracting 2 from both sides, resulting in 4x = 4.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation x + 7 = 16?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate x, resulting in x = 9.

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What is the solution to the equation Z - 6 = 12?

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Add 6 to both sides to find Z = 18.

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What is the solution to the equation X + 1 = 3?

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Subtract 1 from both sides to find X = 2.

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Multiply both sides by 6 to isolate x, resulting in x = 30.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original 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.