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 does it mean to 'add 6 to both sides' of an equation?

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It means to increase both sides of the equation by 6 to maintain equality.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides to get 5b = 30.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 5 = 15?

Back

x = 5.

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If a printer can print 10 pages per minute, how do you express the total pages printed in m minutes?

Back

The expression is 10m.

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What is the equation for Penelope's carnival expenses if she spends $35?

Back

0.50x + 20 = 35.

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How do you represent 'two times a number plus five equals 15' in equation form?

Back

The equation is 2x + 5 = 15.

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What is the total cost equation for Scott's car service if Kylie's bill was $63?

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7x + 35 = 63.

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What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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Variables represent unknown values that we can solve for.