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 variable, translate the words into mathematical operations, and write an equation that represents the situation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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

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If Sally bought 3 candy bars for $18, what equation represents the cost of each candy bar?

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3c = 18

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How do you find the value of a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is isolated.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5h = 35?

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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate h.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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

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In the equation v + 4 = 10, what does v represent?

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v represents the number of video games Robyn had before buying 4 more.

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What is the solution to the equation 12p = 276?

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p = 23, meaning there are 23 people in each row.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation c + 6 = 18?

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You would subtract 6 from both sides to isolate c.