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 by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the equation to represent: 'John had $45 and spent some money, leaving him with $13'?

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45 - p = 13

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How do you find the amount spent if you know the initial amount and the remaining amount?

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Subtract the remaining amount from the initial amount.

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What is the equation to represent: 'Carlos had some money, spent $5.12, and had $27.10 left'?

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s - 5.12 = 27.10

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What does 'increased by' mean in an equation?

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'Increased by' means to add a number to another number.

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What is the equation for: '35 increased by a number is 62'?

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35 + n = 62

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform the inverse operation on both sides of the equation.

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

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n = 7

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What does 'the sum of a number and 23' refer to in an equation?

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It refers to adding 23 to a variable, represented as n + 23.