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 where a quantity is decreased by a certain amount?

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You can model this situation with the equation: x - a = b, where x is the original quantity, a is the amount decreased, and b is the result.

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How do you model a situation where a quantity is increased by a certain amount?

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You can model this situation with the equation: x + a = b, where x is the original quantity, a is the amount increased, and b is the result.

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What does the equation t - 4 = 58 represent?

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This equation represents a situation where a time t is decreased by 4 seconds to equal 58 seconds.

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What does the equation 5h = 35 represent?

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This equation represents a situation where the total hours worked (35) is divided equally among 5 days, with h being the hours worked each day.

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How do you find the total number of items when given the number of groups and items per group?

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You multiply the number of groups by the number of items per group: Total = number of groups × items per group.

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What does the equation 4b = 44 represent?

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This equation represents a situation where the total amount earned (44 dollars) is equal to 4 dollars per book read, with b being the number of books.

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How do you model a situation where you need to find out how many more items are needed to reach a goal?

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You can model this situation with the equation: x + a = goal, where x is the current amount, a is the additional amount needed, and goal is the target.

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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 does the equation t + 9 = 25 represent?

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This equation represents a situation where the total number of tickets needed (25) is equal to the tickets sold (9) plus the tickets still needed (t).