Write One-Step Expressions (Word Problems) Problems

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#1 of 6: Medium

Write one-step expressions (word problems)

<p>Mateo earned `$47.50` walking his neighbor's dog while they were on vacation last week. After he was paid, he went to the store and bought himself a new video game that cost `d` dollars.</p><p> How much money did Mateo have left after he bought the video game? Write an expression using `47.50` and `d`.</p>

#2 of 6: Medium

Write one-step expressions (word problems)

<p>A volunteer organization is packing baskets of treats for senior citizens during the holiday season. On Saturday the volunteers were able to prepare `42` baskets. On Sunday, there were `b` fewer baskets that were prepared. </p><p>How many baskets did the volunteers prepare on Sunday? Write an expression using `42` and `b`.</p>

#3 of 6: Mild

Write one-step expressions (word problems)

<p>Joelle's mother packed `c` cookies in her lunch box today. Joelle shared `3` cookies with some of her friends during lunch. </p><p>How many cookies did Joelle have left for herself to eat? Write an expression using `c` and `3`.</p>

#4 of 6: Medium

Write one-step expressions (word problems)

<p>Gemma entered her dog, Hamlet, into a dog show. Hamlet won a prize of `m` dollars for placing third in the show. It cost Gemma `$50` to register Hamlet for the show. </p><p>How much money does Gemma have left from her dog show earnings? Write an expression using `m` and `50`.</p>

#5 of 6: Medium

Write one-step expressions (word problems)

<p>Mrs. Peters has `252` books in her classroom library. Right now, `b` books have been checked out by students. </p><p>How many books are still in Mrs. Peters' classroom library? Write an expression using `252` and `b`.</p>

#6 of 6: Medium

Write one-step expressions (word problems)

<p>Jennifer is a great coupon shopper! Last week, her grocery bill came to `g` dollars. After she handed the cashier all her coupons, her bill was decreased by `$7.50`.</p><p>How much did Jennifer pay for her groceries after she used the coupons? Write an expression using `g` and `7.50`.</p>

One-step equations can be defined as those equations that need only a single step to get solved. To arrive at the solution of one-step equations, we just need to add, multiply, divide, or subtract. When one-step equations are solved, we get the value of the variable that makes the given statement true.

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Grade 6
Expressions, Equations, And Inequalities
6.EE.B.6

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Stephen Abate
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Jennifer Maschino
4-year math teacher
Summerville, SC
“I love that ByteLearn helps reduce a teacher’s workload and engages students through an interactive digital interface.”
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Dean, math program manager, principal
Miami, FL
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