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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To represent a word problem as an equation, identify the unknown variable, translate the words into mathematical operations, and set up an equation that reflects the relationship described in the problem.

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

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

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How can you solve the equation x - 10 = 24?

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To solve the equation x - 10 = 24, add 10 to both sides to isolate x: x = 24 + 10, so x = 34.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 25 + x = 36?

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The first step is to isolate x by subtracting 25 from both sides: x = 36 - 25, so x = 11.

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How do you set up an equation for distributing items evenly?

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To set up an equation for distributing items evenly, divide the total number of items by the number of groups to find the number of items per group.

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What does the equation n/6 = 4 represent in a word problem?

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The equation n/6 = 4 represents the situation where a total of n lollipops is divided evenly into 6 goody bags, with each bag containing 4 lollipops.

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How can you find the number of hours worked per day if the total hours worked is given?

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To find the number of hours worked per day, divide the total hours by the number of days worked.

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What does the equation 5h = 35 represent?

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The equation 5h = 35 represents the situation where Tina worked a total of 35 hours over 5 days, and h is the number of hours worked each day.

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How do you solve the equation t - 4 = 58?

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To solve the equation t - 4 = 58, add 4 to both sides to isolate t: t = 58 + 4, so t = 62.