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 a word problem involving a two-step equation?

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It means translating a real-world scenario into a mathematical equation and finding the value of the unknown.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is to eliminate any constant added or subtracted from the variable.

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If an equation is in the form ax + b = c, what does 'a' represent?

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'a' represents the coefficient of the variable x.

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In the equation 0.50x + 20 = 35, what does 'x' represent?

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'x' represents the number of ride tickets Penelope buys.

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How do you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the equation for the total cost if a gym membership has a fixed fee and a monthly fee?

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The equation is: Total Cost = Fixed Fee + (Monthly Fee * Number of Months).

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How do you represent three consecutive integers in an equation?

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You can represent them as n, n+1, and n+2.

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What is the total cost if Jim paid a gym membership fee of $50 plus $20 per month for 12 months?

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Total Cost = 50 + 20 * 12 = $290.