One Step Equations & Tape Diagrams

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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 inverse operation to isolate the variable.

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What does the variable 'x' represent in an equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that we are trying to solve for in an equation.

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate relationships between quantities, often used to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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How do you solve the equation x + 3 = 9?

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Subtract 3 from both sides: x = 9 - 3, so x = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 9?

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Divide both sides by 3: x = 9 / 3, so x = 3.

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What equation does the tape diagram showing 5 groups of x equal to 35 represent?

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The equation is 5x = 35.

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How do you find the value of x in the equation 5x = 35?

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Divide both sides by 5: x = 35 / 5, so x = 7.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 4 = 10?

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Add 4 to both sides: x = 10 + 4, so x = 14.

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What does the equation 9 + 3 = x represent in a tape diagram?

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It represents that the total of 9 and 3 equals the unknown value x.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.