Writing One Step Equations Skills Check - GREEN redo try #2

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

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What does 'less than' indicate in an equation?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, 'a number less than 15' can be represented as n - 15.

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How do you represent 'the difference between two numbers' in an equation?

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The difference between two numbers can be represented as 'first number - second number = result'. For example, '14 - n = 8'.

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What does 'sum' mean in mathematical terms?

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'Sum' refers to the result of adding two or more numbers together.

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How do you write an equation for 'the sum of a number and 23 is 30'?

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The equation is n + 23 = 30.

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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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What does 'increased by' mean in an equation?

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'Increased by' indicates addition. For example, '25 increased by a number' can be represented as 25 + n.

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How do you represent 'the amount spent' in an equation?

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If John had $45 and spent an unknown amount p, it can be represented as 45 - p = remaining amount.

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What is the equation for '15 less than a number is 60'?

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The equation is n - 15 = 60.

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How do you solve the equation n - 15 = 60?

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Add 15 to both sides: n = 60 + 15, so n = 75.