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 an inverse operation.

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Solve the equation: +5 = 2 + n

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n = 3

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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Solve the equation: 18 = 3b

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b = 6

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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Solve the equation: -3 = n - 11

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n = 8

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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Solve the equation: 2y = 18

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y = 9

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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To find the value of the unknown variable.

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Solve the equation: c / 4 = 4

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c = 16