One & Two 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, typically by performing the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an equation that requires two operations to isolate the variable, usually involving addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3: x = 15 / 3, so x = 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: 2x = 11 - 3, so 2x = 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the second step in solving the equation 2x = 8?

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Divide both sides by 2: x = 8 / 2, so x = 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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If Ben scored 16 points and together with Jerry scored 50 points, how do you find Jerry's score?

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Set up the equation: 16 + J = 50, then solve for J: J = 50 - 16, so J = 34.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you calculate the total cost of a cell phone bill with a monthly fee and per-minute charges?

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Use the equation: Total Bill = Monthly Fee + (Cost per Minute * Number of Minutes).

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What equation represents the relationship between the number of elephants and horses if there are 16 elephants?

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The equation is: (2/5)x = 16, where x is the number of horses.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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How do you find the number of minutes Tara talked on the phone if her bill is $75?

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Set up the equation: 15 + 0.20m = 75, then solve for m.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A