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 equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides: x = 12 - 5, so x = 7.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation to find its value.

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How do you solve the equation x - 3 = 10?

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Add 3 to both sides: x = 10 + 3, so x = 13.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4x = 20?

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Divide both sides by 4: x = 20 ÷ 4, so x = 5.

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How do you solve the equation x ÷ 6 = 3?

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Multiply both sides by 6: x = 3 × 6, so x = 18.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 16?

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Divide both sides by 2: x = 16 ÷ 2, so x = 8.

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How do you represent a word problem as an equation?

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Identify the unknown, assign a variable, and translate the words into a mathematical expression.

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What is the equation for finding the total cost if each item costs $5 and you buy x items?

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Total cost = 5x.

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How do you find the savings from a discount?

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Multiply the original price by the discount rate.