One Variable Equations TSWBAT solve one variable equations

One Variable Equations TSWBAT solve one variable equations using laws of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

One variable Equations n There are 4 steps – n Step 1 Simplify by Distribution or by Combining Like Terms. n Step 2 Add or Subtract the same value to both sides to isolate the variable. n Step 3 Multiply or Divide the same value to both sides to isolate the variable. n Step 4 Check your answer.

One Variable Equations n Examples -

Word Problems TSWBAT solve word problems by translating word sentences into one variable equations.

Steps to solve a Word Problem n Step 1 – Read the Problem n Step 2 – Draw a picture/diagram/graph n Step 3 – Define your variable n Step 4 – Label picture/diagram/graph n Step 5 – Re-Read the problem n Step 6 – Set up Equation n Step 7 – Solve n Step 8 – Check your answer

Example n Tickets to the Civic Center Auditorium for a rock concert were $19 for seats near the front and $14 for rear seats. There were 525 more rear seats sold than front seats, and sales for all tickets totaled $31, 770. How many of each kind of ticket were sold? n Draw a picture -

Example n Define your Variable x=number of front seat tickets sold n Label your drawing. n Re-Read the Problem n Write Equation – Price X Number = Sales Front Sales + Rear Sales = Total Sales

Example n Solve for x. n Check your answer.