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 situation where a person has a certain amount of money and needs to find out how much more they need?

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You can represent this situation with the equation: current amount + x = total amount.

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What equation represents the total cost when dividing a bill evenly among several people?

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The equation is: total bill = number of people × amount each person pays.

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If a tree grows from 8 feet to 14 feet, how can we express the growth in an equation?

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The equation is: growth + initial height = final height, or f + 8 = 14.

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How do you find out how many items can be bought with a certain amount of money if you know the price of one item?

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You can use the equation: price of one item × number of items = total money spent.

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It represents a situation where a person had x items, shared 10, and is left with 24.

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Subtract 55 from both sides to isolate x.

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How can you express the total amount paid by three people if each paid $27?

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The equation is: total bill = 3 × 27.

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What does the variable 'x' typically represent in a one-step equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown quantity that we are trying to find.

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To find x, divide both sides by 1.15: x = 5.75 / 1.15.