One Step Equation Word Problems

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What is a one-step equation?

Back

A one-step equation is an 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 number decreased by 5' in an equation?

Back

x - 5

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number or value.

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How do you model the situation: 'The sum of a number and 10 is 25'?

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x + 10 = 25

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 7 = 15?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

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

Back

2x

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What does 'the difference between a number and 9' mean in an equation?

Back

x - 9

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How do you model the situation: 'A number divided by 4 equals 10'?

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x / 4 = 10

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What is the solution to the equation x - 4 = 10?

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x = 14

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How do you represent 'a number increased by 12' in an equation?

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x + 12