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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 word problem as an equation?

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Identify the unknown variable, translate the words into mathematical operations, and set up an equation.

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What does 'decreased by' mean in a mathematical context?

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'Decreased by' indicates subtraction. For example, 'm decreased by 6' translates to m - 6.

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What does 'increased by' mean in a mathematical context?

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'Increased by' indicates addition. For example, 'd increased by 0.56' translates to d + 0.56.

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How do you solve for a variable in a one-step equation?

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Isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing the inverse operation.

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What is the formula for area of a rectangle?

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The formula for the area (A) of a rectangle is A = length (l) × width (w).

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How do you find the width of a rectangle if you know the area and length?

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Use the formula A = lw and rearrange it to w = A/l.

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What does 'partitioning' mean in a mathematical context?

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Partitioning refers to dividing a quantity into equal parts.

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How do you represent 'each part' in an equation?

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If f represents each part, and you have a total quantity, you can express it as total = number of parts × size of each part.

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What is the relationship between rows and total people in a seating arrangement?

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Total people = number of rows × people per row.