2-Step Equations Word Problems (16)

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you isolate a variable in a 2-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order: first, eliminate the constant term by adding or subtracting, then divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving the equation 7x + 4 = 18?

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The first step is to subtract 4 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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If an equation is written as 50 + 20m = 290, what does 'm' represent?

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In this equation, 'm' represents the number of months Jim has paid for his gym membership.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How can you check if your solution to a 2-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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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the equation for the total cost if a service charges a flat fee plus a variable rate?

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The equation is typically written as: Total Cost = Flat Fee + (Variable Rate × Quantity).

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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In the equation 375 = 50x + 150, what does 'x' represent?

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In this equation, 'x' represents the number of hours of labor charged for the car repair.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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Variables are used in equations to represent unknown values that can change, allowing us to formulate and solve problems.

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How do you interpret the solution of a 2-step equation in a word problem?

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The solution of a 2-step equation in a word problem represents the answer to the question posed, often indicating a quantity or amount.

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