Writing 2 step Equations from a Word Problem

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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 represent a word problem as an equation?

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Identify the quantities involved, assign variables, and translate the relationships and operations described in the problem into an algebraic equation.

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What does the variable represent in a two-step equation?

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The variable represents an unknown quantity that we are trying to solve for.

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

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In this equation, 'm' represents the number of months Jim went to the gym.

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

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations in the reverse order of operations used in the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 550 = 40x + 150?

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The first step is to subtract 150 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable.

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What does the term 'total charges' refer to in a word problem?

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'Total charges' refers to the overall amount that needs to be paid, including any fixed fees and variable costs.

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How can you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value of the variable back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the significance of the coefficients in a two-step equation?

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Coefficients indicate how many units of the variable are being considered in the equation.

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In the equation 2.5x + 27 = 44.5, what does 'x' represent?

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In this equation, 'x' represents the number of posters Lance bought.