Writing One Step Equations & Inequalities from 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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you represent a word problem as an equation?

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Identify the unknown variable, translate the words into mathematical operations, and set up an equation that reflects the situation described.

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What does 'x' typically represent in equations?

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In equations, 'x' usually represents an unknown quantity that we are trying to solve for.

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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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If Nancy has 5 pieces of gum left after giving away 21, how do you express the total pieces she won?

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x - 21 = 5.

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If Amy spent $15 and has $25.32 left, how do you express the amount her parents gave her?

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m - 15 = 25.32.

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How do you express the total amount earned by Nicole and her friend if each got $10.93?

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x/2 = 10.93.

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If Deanne worked 25 hours this week, which was 3 hours less than last week, how do you express last week's hours?

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x - 3 = 25.

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How do you express the amount Steve collected if Joy collected 20 pounds and they together collected 53 pounds?

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x + 20 = 53.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that indicates one quantity is larger or smaller than another, using symbols like <, >, ≤, or ≥.