Write & Solve 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 the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = -5?

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3

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What is the solution to the equation x + 9 = 21?

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12

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How do you write an equation for a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and their relationships, then express them using variables and an equation.

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What is the equation that represents Todd's fish problem?

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3f = 63

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If each class needs 24 cupcakes and there are 3 classes, what equation represents the total cupcakes?

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x/3 = 24

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation n + 30 = 47?

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17 miles (Larry's run) because n = 47 - 30.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 5x = 25?

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Divide both sides by 5.