Two Step Equations Word Problems

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 10m + 35 = 115?

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Subtract 35 from both sides of the equation.

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What does the variable 'm' represent in the equation 10m + 35 = 115?

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The variable 'm' represents the number of minutes the printer has been printing.

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How do you check your solution after solving a two-step equation?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is the equation that represents the total cost of entering a carnival and buying tickets?

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.50x + 20 = total cost, where x is the number of tickets.

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In the equation 50 + 20m = 290, what does 'm' represent?

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The variable 'm' represents the number of months Jim has been a member of the gym.

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What is the process to solve the equation 7x + 35 = 63?

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Subtract 35 from both sides, then divide by 7.

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What is the importance of writing an equation for a word problem?

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Writing an equation helps to translate a real-world scenario into a mathematical form that can be solved.

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What is the solution to the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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The solution is b = 6, found by adding 6 to both sides and then dividing by 5.