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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem involves translating a real-world scenario into a mathematical equation and finding the unknown variable.

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How do you represent an unknown quantity in an equation?

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An unknown quantity is often represented by a variable, such as 'x' or 'm', which stands for the value we need to find.

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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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In the equation m + 57 = 105, what does 'm' represent?

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In this equation, 'm' represents the number of miles shown on Lara's odometer.

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How do you find the width of a rectangle if you know the area and length?

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You can find the width by rearranging the area formula A = lw to w = A/l.

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What does '1/10 off' mean in a sale?

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'1/10 off' means that the item is discounted by one-tenth of its original price.

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How do you set up an equation for a problem involving a total and a difference?

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You can set up an equation by expressing the total as the sum of the known quantity and the unknown quantity.

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What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

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The formula for calculating the area of a rectangle is A = length × width.

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How do you solve the equation 18.2 = 5.2w for w?

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To solve for w, divide both sides of the equation by 5.2: w = 18.2 / 5.2.

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