One Step Equation 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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How do you solve for a variable in a one-step equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing the inverse operation.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation, making it easier to solve.

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What is the formula for finding the number of rows if you know the total number of students and students per row?

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r = total students ÷ students per row.

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If a spring is 6 cm long and is ⅜ of its stretched length, how do you express this relationship mathematically?

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⅜ · d = 6, where d is the stretched length.

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What is the area formula for a rectangle?

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The area (A) of a rectangle is calculated using the formula A = length (l) × width (w).

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How do you find the width of a rectangle if you know the area and length?

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To find the width, rearrange the area formula: w = A ÷ l.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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How do you set up an equation when a mixed number is decreased by another number?

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If m is the mixed number and n is the number being subtracted, the equation is m - n = result.

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter (P) of a triangle is the sum of the lengths of its sides: P = side1 + side2 + side3.