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One-Step Linear Equations

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One-Step Linear Equations

📚 Part 1: Expressions vs. Equations

I can identify the difference between algebraic expressions and equations.

1. Circle whether each math statement is an expression or an equation:

a) x + 7 = 15

Expression    
Equation

b) 3x - 9

Expression    
Equation

c) y - 12 = 8

Expression    
Equation

d) 2a + 5

Expression    
Equation

2. What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

✏️ Part 2: Solving One-Step Equations

I can solve one-step linear equations involving addition and subtraction by using inverse operations to isolate the variable.

3. Solve each equation. Show your work and circle your final answer:

a) x + 8 = 15

b) m - 6 = 14

c) y + 12 = 25

d) n - 9 = 16

4. Real-world problem: Sarah had some stickers. After giving away 7 stickers, she has 18 left. Write an equation and solve to find how many stickers she had originally.

Equation: ________________

Sarah originally had _______ stickers.

🗣️ Part 3: Explain Your Thinking

I can explain my thinking using math vocabulary including equation, inverse operation, isolate, and solution.

5. Choose one equation from Part 2 and explain the steps you used to solve it. Use these vocabulary words in your explanation: inverse operation, isolate, solution

I chose equation: ________________

6. Extension Challenge: Create your own real-world word problem that can be solved with a one-step equation. Then solve it.

Your word problem:

Equation and solution:

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