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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you represent a word problem as an equation?

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Identify the unknown quantity, assign a variable to it, and translate the words into a mathematical expression or equation.

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What does the variable represent in an equation?

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The variable represents an unknown value that we are trying to find.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the equation for dividing a total bill among three people?

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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How do you find the total amount if each person pays a certain amount?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the equation to find the starting amount of money after spending?

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you express that one quantity is half of another?

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation?

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Identify the operation being performed on the variable and perform the inverse operation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7