Solving Equations - Word Problems

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a word problem?

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A mathematical problem presented in the form of a narrative or real-life scenario.

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How do you translate a word problem into an equation?

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Identify the quantities involved, determine the relationships, and express them using mathematical symbols.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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In the equation 4 + 9x = 472, what does 'x' represent?

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The number of students in each bus.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Use inverse operations to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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What is the equation for calculating total cost when there is a fixed charge and a variable charge?

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Total Cost = Fixed Charge + (Variable Charge per unit * Number of units).

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If a taxi charges a flat fee plus a per-mile fee, how can you express the total fare?

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Total Fare = Flat Fee + (Per Mile Fee * Number of Miles).

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What does it mean to 'equal' in an equation?

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It indicates that the expressions on both sides of the equation have the same value.