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 an inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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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 write an equation that represents the situation.

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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 cost of one candy bar.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3c = 18?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to isolate 'c': c = 18 / 3.

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What does the equation 2w = 30 represent in a word problem?

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It represents that Dr. Lahana takes twice as long as Ms. Rosegreen to solve a Math problem.

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How do you find the value of 'w' in the equation 2w = 30?

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Divide both sides by 2: w = 30 / 2.

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What does the equation j ÷ 2 = 120 mean in a word problem?

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It means that Skyah spends half the time watching Netflix compared to Jade.

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How do you solve the equation j ÷ 2 = 120?

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Multiply both sides by 2 to find j: j = 120 * 2.

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What does the equation b ÷ 3 = 27 represent?

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It represents that the total bill is divided equally among three people, each paying $27.

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How do you find the total bill 'b' from the equation b ÷ 3 = 27?

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Multiply both sides by 3: b = 27 * 3.