Unit 4: One Step Equations with Rational Numbers

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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, typically by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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How do you solve the equation \( \frac{1}{3}a = \frac{7}{9} \)?

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate 'a': \( a = \frac{7}{9} \times 3 = \frac{7}{3} \).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step to solve the equation \( x - 2.6 = -4.6 \)?

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Add 2.6 to both sides of the equation to isolate 'x': \( x = -4.6 + 2.6 \).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How can you represent a situation with an equation?

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You can represent a situation with an equation by identifying the quantities involved and expressing their relationships using variables and constants.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the equation to find how much money Cicely received if she had $22.50 and now has $32?

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The equation is \( x + 22.50 = 32 \), where 'x' is the amount of money received.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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How do you determine the amount Andrew needs to save for an iPOD costing $145 if he has saved $55?

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The equation is \( x + 55 = 145 \), where 'x' is the amount he still needs to save.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What is the equation to find how many rolls of masking tape Emma can buy with $5.75 if each roll costs $1.15?

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The equation is \( 1.15x = 5.75 \), where 'x' is the number of rolls.