One Step Equations with Rational Numbers

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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 a single step by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) on both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

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Write an equation to represent: After spending $5.12, Norachai has $27.10 left.

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x - 5.12 = 27.10, where x is the amount of money Norachai had before spending.

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Solve the equation: x - 5.12 = 27.10.

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x = 27.10 + 5.12 = 32.22.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If one roll of masking tape costs $1.15, how do you find how many rolls Emma can buy with $5.75?

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Set up the equation: 1.15x = 5.75, where x is the number of rolls.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Solve the equation: 1.15x = 5.75.

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x = 5.75 / 1.15 = 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation: ½ = -⅛j?

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j = -4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Write an equation to find how many feet a tree grew from 8 feet to 14 feet.

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f + 8 = 14, where f is the growth of the tree.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3