Solving One Step Equation Word Problems

What is the first step in solving a word problem?

• Writing the final answer

• Guessing the answer

• Ignoring the problem statement

• Defining the variable

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

In the problem, what does the selling price of the Lion King at Walmart represent?

• The price the store paid

• The variable we need to find

• Seven dollars more than the price the store paid

• The total profit

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What does the term 'is' translate to in a mathematical equation?

• Equals

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

How do you represent 'seven dollars more than the price the store paid' in an equation?

• x / 7

• 7x

• x - 7

• x + 7

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What is the equation formed from the problem statement?

• 24 = 7x

• 24 = x - 7

• 24 = x + 7

• 24 = x / 7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the inverse operation of adding 7?

• Multiplying by 7

• Adding 7 again

• Subtracting 7

• Dividing by 7

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the value of x when you solve the equation 24 = x + 7?

• 31

• 17

• 7

• 24

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Why is it important to check your solution in a word problem?

• To rewrite the problem

• To change the variable

• To make the problem more complex

• To ensure the answer is reasonable

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What would be an unreasonable solution for the price the store paid?

• $-10

• $17

• $0

• $24

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What should you do if your solution to a word problem doesn't make sense?

• Change the problem statement

• Recheck your steps and calculations

• Ignore it

• Guess a new answer

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C