Writing 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, 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 to it, and translate the words into a mathematical expression or equation.

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What does the variable 'x' typically represent in equations?

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

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In the equation x - 10 = 24, what does 'x' represent?

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In this equation, 'x' represents the total number of candy pieces Charlie had before sharing.

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How do you solve the equation 25 + x = 36?

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To solve for x, subtract 25 from both sides: x = 36 - 25, so x = 11.

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What is the equation for finding the number of books Anna read if Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book?

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The equation is 4b = 44, where 'b' is the number of books.

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How do you find the total number of lollipops in the jar if each goody bag has 4 lollipops and there are 6 bags?

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Use the equation n/6 = 4, where 'n' is the total number of lollipops.

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What does the equation 5h = 35 represent in Tina's work hours problem?

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This equation represents the total hours Tina worked (35) divided by the number of days (5) to find hours worked per day (h).

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing the inverse operation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.