Solving One-Step Equations: Application Insights

This lesson focuses on solving word problems using multiplication and division equations. It covers setting up equations for various scenarios, such as calculating turkey per person, total cards in a deck, average texts per day, payment for a car wash, the length of a square's side, and monthly subscription costs. The lesson emphasizes identifying given information, defining variables, and checking solutions for reasonableness.

What is the first step in solving word problems?

• Solve the equation immediately

• Skip the problem

• Figure out the given information

• Guess the answer

How many pounds of turkey per person did Mrs. Waters plan?

• 2 pounds

• 2.25 pounds

• 2.5 pounds

• Cannot be determined

What variable did we use to represent the unknown amount of turkey per person?

• T

• C

• P

• X

How many cards were in the deck?

• 48 cards

• 42 cards

• Cannot be determined

• 36 cards

What operation is suggested when a quantity is being shared equally?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

How many texts did Jeremiah send each day on average?

• 76 texts

• 75 texts

• 80 texts

• 70 texts

How do we check if our solution to a word problem makes sense?

• By guessing

• By checking with a friend

• By estimation or mental check

• By ignoring it

How much did the neighbor pay Maggie and her friends in total?

• $11.00

• $9.50

• $10.50

• $12.00

What is the length of one side of the square?

• 5.5 cm

• 7 cm

• 6 cm

• 6.5 cm

What is the cost of the subscription for one month?

• $7.00

• $6.99

• $6.50

• $7.50