Christmas Math: 1 step-equation story 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, typically involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you represent a problem with an equation?

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You translate the words of a problem into a mathematical equation using variables to represent unknown quantities.

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What does the variable 'c' represent in the equation 3c = 18?

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In this equation, 'c' represents the amount of coal Scrooge saved last year.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation p + 22 = 156?

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The solution is p = 134, which represents Rachel's normal blood pressure.

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How do you calculate the total number of items given a rate and time?

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You multiply the rate of items per time by the total time to find the total number of items.

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What is the equation to find the total number of children kidnapped by the Krampus?

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The equation is 15 children/hour * 4.2 hours = 63 children.

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How do you determine the number of strings of lights needed for a perimeter?

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You divide the total perimeter by the length of each string of lights.

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What is the equation to find how many strings of lights Homer needs for 290 feet?

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The equation is 290 feet / 50 feet/string = 5.8 strings, which rounds up to 6 strings.

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What does it mean to round to the nearest whole number?

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Rounding to the nearest whole number means adjusting a number to the closest integer.