One Step Equations & Tape Diagrams

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one step, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Front

What does a tape diagram represent?

Back

A visual model that uses rectangles to show the relationships between quantities in a problem.

Front

Solve for x: x + 4 = 10

Back

x = 6

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Solve for x: 3x = 12

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the value of x in the equation 2x = 14?

Back

x = 7

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How do you represent the equation x - 3 = 5 on a tape diagram?

Back

A tape diagram showing one segment of length x, another segment of length 3, and a total length of 5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 9 = x + 4?

Back

x = 5

Front

What does the equation 5 + x = 10 represent in a tape diagram?

Back

A tape diagram with one segment of length 5 and another segment of length x, totaling 10.

Front

If a tape diagram shows a total of 20 and one part is 8, what is the other part?

Back

12 (20 - 8 = 12).