Day 59 -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 translate a verbal expression into an algebraic equation?

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Identify keywords in the expression, determine the operations involved, and use variables to represent unknowns.

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What does 'the product of' indicate in an equation?

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'The product of' indicates multiplication between two numbers or expressions.

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What does 'the difference of' indicate in an equation?

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'The difference of' indicates subtraction between two numbers or expressions.

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Translate the expression: 'The product of five and the difference of a number, n, and ten is 30.'

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5(n - 10) = 30

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Translate the expression: 'The product of three and the difference of a number, n, and six is 18.'

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3(n - 6) = 18

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5(n - 10) = 30?

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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate the expression (n - 10).

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What is the second step to solve the equation 5(n - 10) = 30 after dividing by 5?

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Add 10 to both sides to solve for n.

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What is the solution to the equation 5(n - 10) = 30?

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n = 16.

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What is the solution to the equation 3(n - 6) = 18?

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n = 12.