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 equation that can be solved in a single step, usually by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve a one-step equation involving addition?

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To solve a one-step equation involving addition, subtract the same number from both sides of the equation.

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How do you solve a one-step equation involving subtraction?

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To solve a one-step equation involving subtraction, add the same number to both sides of the equation.

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How do you solve a one-step equation involving multiplication?

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To solve a one-step equation involving multiplication, divide both sides of the equation by the same number.

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How do you solve a one-step equation involving division?

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To solve a one-step equation involving division, multiply both sides of the equation by the same number.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step in solving a word problem is to identify what the problem is asking and define the variable.

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How do you translate a word problem into an equation?

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Translate a word problem into an equation by identifying key information and relationships, then writing an equation that represents the situation.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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Example of a word problem: Callie and her best friend found some money buried in a field. They split the money evenly, each getting $24.28. How much money did they find?

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$48.56

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Example of a word problem: At a restaurant, Nolan and his three friends decided to divide the bill evenly. If each person paid $13, then what was the total bill?

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$52