Writing One-Step Equations

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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 by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

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How do you represent '5 less than a number' in an equation?

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x - 5

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What does the equation h + 3 = 9 represent?

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It represents that when 3 is added to h, the result is 9.

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How do you express 'a number decreased by 6 equals 30' in an equation?

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m - 6 = 30

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What is the solution to the equation x + 3 = 10.5?

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x = 10.5 - 3 = 7.5

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What does the equation y - 7 = 21 mean?

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It means that when 7 is subtracted from y, the result is 21.

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How do you solve the equation y + 7 = 21?

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Subtract 7 from both sides: y = 21 - 7 = 14.

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What is the first step to solve the equation m - 6 = 30?

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Add 6 to both sides: m = 30 + 6 = 36.

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What does the equation 3x = 10.5 represent?

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It represents that 3 times a number x equals 10.5.

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How do you express 'a number divided by 7 equals 21' in an equation?

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y ÷ 7 = 21.