Write and Solve One-Step Equations/Ineq.

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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 an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Write an equation to represent: Todd caught three times as many fish this year than last year. He caught 63 fish this year.

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3f = 63, where f is the number of fish caught last year.

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What is the solution to the equation: x + 8 = 3?

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x = -5.

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Write an equation to represent: Julia ran 30 miles more than Larry, and Julia ran 47 miles in total.

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n + 30 = 47, where n is the number of miles Larry ran.

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x = -21.

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Write an equation to represent: Cheryl gets paid $8 per hour and made a total of $96 last week.

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8h = 96, where h is the number of hours worked.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = 12?

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x = 4.