Writing Algebraic Equations from Word Problems - one step

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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What does it mean to write an equation from a word problem?

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Writing an equation from a word problem involves translating the words and relationships described in the problem into a mathematical expression using variables.

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What is a variable 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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How do you represent a total in an equation?

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A total can be represented by adding the known quantities and a variable that represents the unknown quantity.

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What does the equation 25 + b = 53 represent?

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This equation represents the situation where 25 kids from one class are combined with 'b' kids from another class to make a total of 53 kids.

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What is the equation for finding the total number of pieces of candy if there are 5 piles with 12 pieces each?

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How do you express doubling a quantity in an equation?

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What does the equation 5 + g = 12 represent?

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This equation represents the situation where Alex scored 5 goals in the first half and 'g' goals in the second half, totaling 12 goals.

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How do you represent a cost situation in an equation?

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to identify the key information and relationships described in the problem.