One Step Equations 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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does the variable 'd' represent in the equation d/5 = $11.13?

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In this equation, 'd' represents the total bill amount that Joey and his friends split.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation 17 = x + 3?

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The solution is x = 14.

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What is the first step to solve the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

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Add 4.6 to both sides of the equation to isolate y.

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What does the equation 4x = 44 represent?

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This equation represents that four times a number x equals 44.

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How do you find the value of x in the equation 4x = 44?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to find x = 11.

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What does '1/10 off' mean in a sale?

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'1/10 off' means that the item is discounted by one-tenth of its original price.

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How do you calculate the savings from a discount?

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To calculate savings from a discount, multiply the original price by the discount rate.

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What is the equation to find the savings on a $20 t-shirt with a 1/10 discount?

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The equation is d = 20 * 1/10.