One Step Equations 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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you model a situation where you need to find the total after adding a known amount?

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Use the equation: total = known amount + unknown amount.

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What equation models the situation: 'Taylor has read 125 pages in a book with a total of 262 pages. How many pages does she have left to read?'

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p + 125 = 262.

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How do you find the unknown in a situation where a total is divided equally among a number of groups?

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Use the equation: total = number of groups × amount per group.

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What equation models the situation: 'Last week, Tina worked 35 hours in 5 days. How many hours did she work each day?'

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5h = 35.

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What is the process to solve a one-step equation?

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Isolate the variable by performing the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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What equation models the situation: 'Mr. Cole pledged $4 per book and gave Anna $44. How many books did Anna read?'

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4b = 44.

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How do you model a situation where you need to find the remaining amount after subtracting a known amount?

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Use the equation: remaining amount = total - known amount.

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What equation models the situation: 'Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. He has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?'

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t + 9 = 25.

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What is the importance of understanding one-step equations in real-life situations?

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They help in solving practical problems involving totals, distributions, and remaining amounts.