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 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 2x = 10?

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The solution is x = 5, found by dividing both sides of the equation by 2.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x + 3 = 7?

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You would subtract 3 from both sides of the equation to isolate x.

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If x - 4 = 2, what is the value of x?

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x = 6, found by adding 4 to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

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An equation is balanced when both sides have the same value, meaning the operations performed on one side must also be performed on the other.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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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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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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How do you solve the equation 5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5 to find x = 5.