Solving and Writing One Step Equations and Inequalities

1. Ted bought a dolphin poster for $12.  He now has $5.  Which choice models this situation?

• m - 12 = 5
• m - 5 = 12
• m + 5 = 12
• m + 12 = 5

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TEKS.MATH.2A.3A

Solve for m.

m-12=5

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TEKS.MATH.6.10A

5.  After dropping 5ºF, the temperature was 37ºF.  Which choice models this situation?

• d - 37 = 5
• d + 5 = 37
• d - 5 = 37
• d + 37 = 5

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TEKS.MATH.2A.3A

Solve for d

d - 5 = 37

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TEKS.MATH.6.10A

What is the first step to solve this equation:
  3x = 44

• Add 3 to both sides
• Subtract 3 from both sides
• Multiply 3 on both sides
• Divide 3 on both sides.

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TEKS.MATH.6.10A

x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?

• Add 62 to each side. 
• Subtract 62 from each side.
• Multiply each side by 62.
• Add 123 to each side.

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TEKS.MATH.6.10A

Which choice models this situation? Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets to a fundraiser by Friday. So far, he has sold 9 tickets. How many tickets does he still need to sell?

• t - 9 = 25

• t + 9 = 25

• 9t = 25

• t/9 = 25

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TEKS.MATH.2A.3A

Solve for t.

t + 9 = 25

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TEKS.MATH.6.10A

Which choice models this situation?

Lisa finished a race in 58 seconds. This was 4 seconds faster than her best practice time. What was Lindsey's best practice time?

• t + 4 = 58

• t - 4 = 58

• 4t = 58

• t/4 = 58

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TEKS.MATH.2A.3A

Solve for t:

t - 4 = 58

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TEKS.MATH.6.10A