Two-Step Equation 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 'solve' an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 50 + 20m = 290?

Back

Subtract 50 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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

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x = 5, after subtracting 5 from both sides and dividing by 2.

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How can you represent a real-world situation with an equation?

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Identify the quantities involved, assign variables, and translate the relationships into an equation.

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What is the total cost equation for Kasey's lesson?

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11x + 6 = 39, where x is the number of hours.

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If a printer prints 10 pages per minute, how do you express the total pages printed?

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Total pages = 10 * minutes.

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What is the first step to solve the problem: Jared made $60 and spent $39?

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Subtract $39 from $60 to find the remaining amount.

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How do you find the number of games Jared can buy with $21 left?

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Divide the remaining amount by the cost of each game: 21 / 7 = 3 games.