One-step equation word problems

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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 to isolate the variable.

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How do you represent a situation where a person has a certain amount and spends some of it?

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You can represent this with the equation: total amount - amount spent = remaining amount.

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If Ms. Benton ran 30 miles more than her friend and ran 47 miles, how do you express her friend's distance?

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The equation is: 30 + p = 47, where p is the distance her friend ran.

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What is the equation to find out how many more cups of sugar Calleb needs if he has already added some?

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The equation is: 2 + x = 7, where x is the additional cups needed.

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How do you calculate change received after a purchase?

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The equation is: total given - cost = change received.

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What equation represents the total cost of multiple items?

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The equation is: cost per item * number of items = total cost.

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If each Lightsaber costs $15 and Mrs. Fisher has $130, how do you express this situation mathematically?

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The equation is: 15L = 130, where L is the number of Lightsabers.

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How do you express the relationship between the cost of rolls of tape and the total amount of money available?

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The equation is: 1.15x = 5.75, where x is the number of rolls Emma can buy.

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation.

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

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