Level 1 (5.1) Writing Two-Step Equations part 3

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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. It typically involves isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

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How do you represent a situation where a total cost is made up of a down payment and equal payments?

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You can represent this situation with an equation that combines the down payment and the total of the equal payments, such as: Total Cost = Down Payment + (Number of Payments * Payment Amount).

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What does the variable 'p' represent in the equation 6p + 50 = 335?

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In the equation 6p + 50 = 335, 'p' represents the amount of each of the 6 equal payments Cole makes after his down payment.

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How can you set up an equation for saving money over time?

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You can set up an equation by combining the total amount saved with the initial amount and the amount saved per time period, such as: Total Amount = Initial Amount + (Amount Saved per Week * Number of Weeks).

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What does the equation 0.4x + 5.49 = 9.49 represent in a shopping scenario?

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The equation 0.4x + 5.49 = 9.49 represents the total cost of a hat (after a 60% discount) and a pair of socks, where x is the original price of the hat.

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How do you translate a verbal description into an equation?

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To translate a verbal description into an equation, identify the key quantities and relationships described, then express them mathematically using variables and operations.

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What does the term 'three fewer than' indicate in an equation?

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The term 'three fewer than' indicates a subtraction operation. For example, 'three fewer than x' is represented as x - 3.

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How do you represent a situation with multiple groups of equal size?

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You can represent this situation with an equation that multiplies the number of groups by the size of each group, such as: Total = Number of Groups * Size of Each Group.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step in solving a two-step equation is to isolate the term with the variable by performing the inverse operation of the first operation in the equation.

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What does the equation 3n + 7 = 37 represent in a seating arrangement?

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The equation 3n + 7 = 37 represents the total number of guests at a graduation dinner, where 'n' is the number of guests at each of the 3 large tables and 7 guests are seated at a smaller table.