One Step Equations / Word Problems

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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 to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve the equation c - 11 = 9?

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Add 11 to both sides: c = 9 + 11, so c = 20.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 24 = 44?

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Subtract 24 from both sides: x = 44 - 24, so x = 20.

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Select the equation that represents: Skyah spends half as much time watching Netflix as Jade. If Skyah watches 120 minutes, how much does Jade watch?

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How do you solve the equation a ÷ 5 = 30?

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Multiply both sides by 5: a = 30 * 5, so a = 150.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 27?

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Divide both sides by 3: x = 27 ÷ 3, so x = 9.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself, making it easier to solve.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x - 5 = 10?

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You would add 5 to both sides to isolate x.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2y = 16?

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Divide both sides by 2 to isolate y.

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What is the solution to the equation 5 + z = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides: z = 12 - 5, so z = 7.