Equation Word Problems

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a linear equation?

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What is the slope in a linear equation?

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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

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How do you write an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the variables, constants, and relationships described in the problem, then translate them into an equation.

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What is the equation for Carly's writing situation?

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How do you calculate total cost in a situation with a fixed fee and a variable cost?

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Add the fixed fee to the product of the variable cost per item and the number of items.

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What is the total cost to download 30 songs from a music app that charges $2 for the app and $1.29 per song?

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The total cost is $40.70.

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How do you find the number of items sold given total revenue and price per item?

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Divide the total revenue by the price per item.