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 involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you represent a word problem as an equation?

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Identify the unknown quantity, assign a variable, and translate the words into a mathematical equation.

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What does the variable 'x' typically represent in an equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that we are trying to solve for.

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If Andrew has saved $55 and needs to save a total of $145, how do you express this situation as an equation?

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The equation is 55 + x = 145, where x is the amount Andrew still needs to save.

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How do you solve the equation 55 + x = 145?

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Subtract 55 from both sides: x = 145 - 55, so x = 90.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 40f = 2,600?

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Divide both sides by 40 to find the value of f.

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What is the solution to the equation 40f = 2,600?

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f = 2,600 ÷ 40, so f = 65.

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If Sue has 28 gel pens and has 15 more than Quin, how do you write the equation?

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The equation is 28 = x + 15, where x is the number of gel pens Quin has.

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How do you solve the equation 28 = x + 15?

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Subtract 15 from both sides: x = 28 - 15, so x = 13.

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What is the cost of each roll of masking tape if 4 rolls cost $4.32?

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Divide the total cost by the number of rolls: $4.32 ÷ 4 = $1.08.