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 model a situation with a one-step equation?

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To model a situation with a one-step equation, identify the unknown quantity, assign a variable to it, and translate the words of the problem into a mathematical equation.

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What does the equation 5h = 35 represent in a word problem context?

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The equation 5h = 35 represents the situation where Tina worked a total of 35 hours over 5 days, with 'h' being the number of hours she worked each day.

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How can you find the value of 't' in the equation t - 4 = 58?

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To find the value of 't', you would add 4 to both sides of the equation, resulting in t = 62.

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What is the significance of the equation n/6 = 4 in a word problem?

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The equation n/6 = 4 signifies that the total number of lollipops 'n' is evenly distributed into 6 goody bags, with each bag containing 4 lollipops.

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How do you interpret the equation 4b = 44 in a real-world scenario?

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The equation 4b = 44 indicates that for every book Anna read, Mr. Cole pledged $4, and the total amount he gave her was $44, allowing us to find the number of books read.

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What does the equation p + 125 = 262 help you determine?

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The equation p + 125 = 262 helps determine how many pages 'p' Taylor has left to read in her book after reading 125 pages out of a total of 262 pages.

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

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The first step in solving a one-step equation is to isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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Why is it important to translate word problems into equations?

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Translating word problems into equations is important because it allows you to apply mathematical operations to find the unknown values and solve the problem systematically.

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What is the role of variables in one-step equations?

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Variables in one-step equations represent unknown quantities that we need to solve for, allowing us to express relationships between different quantities.