Solving One Step Equation Word Problems

What is the first step in solving one-step equation word problems?

• Identify the variable

• Solve the equation

• Write the equation

• Look for keywords

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Which keyword typically indicates addition?

• Sum

• Product

• Difference

• Quotient

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CCSS.4.OA.A.3

What does the keyword 'quotient' suggest in a word problem?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

In the phrase '12 less than 4', how should the numbers be ordered in the equation?

• 4 + 12

• 12 + 4

• 4 - 12

• 12 - 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

If 3/4 of the students in a class belong to a social network and there are 15 students in total, how many students are in the class?

• 20

• 30

• 25

• 10

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C

Marcus earned $45 for working 6 hours. What is his hourly wage?

• $6.50

• $7.00

• $7.50

• $8.00

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Tracy earned $59.50 for working 7 hours. What is her hourly wage?

• $9.00

• $7.50

• $8.00

• $8.50

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Which equation can be used to determine how long it takes for hair to grow 3 inches if the growth rate is 0.5 inches per month?

• 3 / 0.5 = M

• 0.5 * 3 = M

• 3 - 0.5 = M

• 0.5M = 3

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Amy bought a notebook for $12.50 and a pen for $4.25. How much did she spend in total?

• $15.75

• $16.75

• $18.75

• $17.75

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

John's video game cost $4.25 more than Aaron's, and it cost $12.50. How much did Aaron's game cost?

• $11.25

• $8.25

• $9.25

• $10.25

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7