Equation Word Problems

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What is an equation word problem?

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An equation word problem is a mathematical problem presented in a narrative form that requires the formulation of an equation to find an unknown value.

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How do you identify the unknown in a word problem?

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The unknown is typically represented by a variable (like x) and is the value you need to find based on the information given in the problem.

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It represents a situation where a quantity x is reduced by 10, resulting in 24.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the key information and what is being asked.

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How do you translate 'Charlie has some candy' into an equation?

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It models a situation where 4 students rode in cars and the rest filled 9 buses, totaling 472 students.

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What is the significance of the constant in an equation?

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The constant represents a fixed value in the problem, such as total expenses or total items.

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How do you set up an equation for expenses in a word problem?

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Identify fixed costs and variable costs, then combine them into an equation that equals the total amount spent.

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It represents the total expenses of a toy company, where 1500 is the fixed cost and 8t is the variable cost for t teddy bears.

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