Solving One-Step Equation Word Problems

Kaylee introduces solving one-step equations with real-world examples. First, she presents a problem involving Poppy and Alex collecting seashells, where students learn to set up and solve an equation to find the number of seashells Alex has. Next, she introduces a bake sale scenario where Kenny's soccer team needs to sell cookies to raise money for uniforms. Students learn to set up and solve an equation to determine the number of cookies needed. The video concludes with encouragement to practice solving similar word problems.

What is the first step in solving one-step equations in real-world examples?

• Identify the variable

• Write down the total

• Draw an equal sign

• Subtract the known value

Poppy has 14 seashells and Alex has x seashells. Together they have 36 seashells. What is the correct equation?

• 14 / x = 36

• 14 - x = 36

• 14 + x = 36

• 14 * x = 36

If Poppy has 14 seashells and together with Alex they have 36 seashells, how many seashells does Alex have?

• 20

• 22

• 24

• 26

Kenny's soccer team needs to raise $75. They make $1.50 per cookie. What is the equation to find out how many cookies they need to sell?

• 1.50 - c = 75

• 1.50 * c = 75

• 1.50 / c = 75

• 1.50 + c = 75

If Kenny's team sells 2 cookies at $1.50 each, how much money do they make?

• $2.50

• $3.00

• $3.50

• $2.00

What is the variable used to represent the number of cookies in the equation for Kenny's team?

• x

• n

• c

• k

What is the total amount of money Kenny's team needs to raise for their uniforms?

• $100

• $75

• $60

• $50

What is the cost per cookie sold by Kenny's team?

• $2.00

• $1.25

• $1.00

• $1.50

To find out how many cookies Kenny's team needs to sell, what operation should be performed on both sides of the equation 1.50 * c = 75?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

How many cookies does Kenny's team need to sell to raise $75?

• 60

• 55

• 50

• 45