One Step Word Problems

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What is a one-step word problem?

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A one-step word problem is a mathematical problem that can be solved in a single operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you find the unknown in a word problem?

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Identify the question being asked, determine what information is given, and set up an equation to solve for the unknown.

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What operation would you use to find out how much Seth drank if he had 1.5 liters and 0.895 liters were left?

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Subtraction: 1.5 - 0.895 = 0.605 liters.

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Write an equation to represent the total bill if each of the 4 friends paid $13.

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x = 13 * 4 or x = 52.

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If Julia ran 47 miles and ran 30 miles more than Pranav, how do you find how many miles Pranav ran?

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Set up the equation: Pranav's miles + 30 = 47.

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What is the formula to calculate the number of pages needed if you have 350 cards and each page holds 9 cards?

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Total pages = Total cards / Cards per page = 350 / 9.

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How do you determine how many boxes of envelopes you can buy with $12 if one box costs $3?

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Divide the total money by the cost per box: 12 / 3 = 4 boxes.

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What is the first step in solving a one-step word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

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What does it mean to divide a bill evenly among friends?

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It means each person pays the same amount of money.

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If you have an equation x/4 = 13, how do you solve for x?

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Multiply both sides by 4: x = 13 * 4 = 52.