Writing Two-Step Equations

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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 the variable represent in an equation?

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

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

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Subtract 35 from both sides of the equation.

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

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x = 4.

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What does the equation 0.50x + 20 = 35 represent?

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It represents the total cost of entering a carnival and buying ride tickets.

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How do you find the total cost in a two-step equation?

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Add the fixed cost to the variable cost multiplied by the number of items.

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What is the equation for Jim's gym membership?

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50 + 20m = 290, where m is the number of months.

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What does the $50 in the equation 50 + 20m = 290 represent?

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It represents the initial gym membership fee.

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How do you determine how many items you can buy with a budget?

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Set up an equation that represents the total cost and solve for the number of items.