One Step Equation 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 solve a one-step equation involving addition?

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How do you solve a one-step equation involving subtraction?

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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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How do you represent a word problem as an equation?

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Identify the unknown quantity, assign a variable to it, and translate the words into a mathematical expression or equation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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How do you check your solution to a one-step equation?

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To check your solution, substitute the value of the variable back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the equation for Jabari's money problem?

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What is the equation for Payton's salad problem?

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How do you find the total number of games won from a total and losses?

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