Writing One Step Equations

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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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you represent spending money in an equation?

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If you start with a certain amount of money and spend some, you can represent it as: starting amount - amount spent = remaining amount.

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What equation represents the scenario: John had $45 and spent some money, leaving him with $13?

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45 - p = 13, where p is the amount spent.

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How do you find the amount received if you know the starting amount and the final amount?

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You can use the equation: starting amount + money received = final amount.

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What equation represents the scenario: Trevor had $29 and received some money, now he has $41?

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29 + m = 41, where m is the money received.

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What is the solution to the equation n + 23 = 30?

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n = 30 - 23, so n = 7.

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How do you express an increase in a number in an equation?

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You can express it as: original number + increase = new number.

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What equation represents the sentence: 35 increased by a number is 62?

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35 + n = 62.

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How do you find out how much money was spent if you know the initial amount and the remaining amount?

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Use the equation: initial amount - amount spent = remaining amount.

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What equation represents the scenario: Emily had $60 and spent some money, leaving her with $25?

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60 - d = 25, where d is the amount spent.