Equation and Inequalities Word Problems

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables and constants.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What does 'solving an equation' mean?

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Solving an equation means finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the purpose of writing an equation for a word problem?

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Writing an equation for a word problem helps to translate the situation into a mathematical form that can be solved.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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How do you identify the unknown in a word problem?

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The unknown is typically the quantity that you need to find, often represented by a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving equations?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the key information and what is being asked.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does 'at least' mean in an inequality?

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'At least' indicates that the value can be equal to or greater than a specified number.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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How do you represent a total cost in an equation?

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A total cost can be represented as a sum of fixed costs and variable costs, such as: Total Cost = Fixed Cost + (Variable Cost per unit * Number of units).

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the equation for Jim's gym membership situation?

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50 + 20m = 290, where m is the number of months.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3