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, typically by performing the same operation on both sides to isolate the variable.

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

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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How do you represent 'twice a number' in an equation?

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What is the equation that represents 'Josiah scored 37 points, which was 5 points more than Alex scored'?

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You would subtract 24 from both sides.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the equation that represents 'Dr. Lahana takes 30 seconds, which is twice as much time as Ms. Rosegreen'?

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