One-Step Equations Word Problems

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If you subtract 7 from a number, the result is 10. What is the number?

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17

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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A number is increased by 12 to give 20. What is the original number?

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8

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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A number multiplied by 5 is equal to -20. What is the number?

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-4

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If 15 is subtracted from a number, the result is 5. What is the number?

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20

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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A number multiplied by 3 is equal to 27. What is the number?

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9

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Definition: One-Step Equation

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An equation that can be solved in one operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Example of a One-Step Equation: x + 5 = 12

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To solve, subtract 5 from both sides: x = 12 - 5, so x = 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Definition: Variable

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number in an equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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Example of a Word Problem: A number decreased by 4 equals 10. What is the number?

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To solve, add 4 to both sides: x - 4 = 10, so x = 10 + 4, thus x = 14.

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Definition: Solution of an Equation

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The value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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