Writing One Step Equations Skills Check-FINAL Yellow

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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 'less than' mean 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 a number and 14 is 8' as an equation?

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The equation is n - 14 = 8.

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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 solve the equation n - 15 = 60?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 45 - p = 13?

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Subtract 45 from both sides: -p = 13 - 45, so p = 32.

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How do you represent 'the total cost is $47.50 after buying items' as an equation?

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The equation is 7.50 + x = 47.50.

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What does 'the sum of a number and 25 is 92' mean in equation form?

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It means n + 25 = 92.

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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 to solve for the variable.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 25 + n = 92?

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Subtract 25 from both sides: n = 92 - 25.