Write and solve 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 equation that can be solved in a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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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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What is the variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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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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What is the equation for finding the cost of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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The equation is: Total Cost = Cost per Item × Quantity.

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If 3c = 18, how do you find the value of c?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 3: c = 18 / 3, so c = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

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Add 4.6 to both sides: y = 12 + 4.6, so y = 16.6.

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What equation represents Cheryl's earnings if she earns $8 per hour and made $96?

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The equation is: 8h = 96.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the equation to find how many miles Larry ran if Julia ran 47 miles and ran 30 miles more than Larry?

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The equation is: n + 30 = 47.