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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. It typically involves isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

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How do you represent a word problem as an equation?

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Identify the variables, translate the words into mathematical operations, and set up the equation based on the relationships described in the problem.

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What does 'at least' mean in an inequality?

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'At least' indicates that the value can be equal to or greater than a certain number, represented by the symbol ≥.

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What does 'no more than' mean in an inequality?

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'No more than' indicates that the value can be equal to or less than a certain number, represented by the symbol ≤.

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How do you solve the equation 7x + 35 = 63?

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Subtract 35 from both sides to get 7x = 28, then divide by 7 to find x = 4.

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What is the first step to solve the inequality 125x + 55 < 600?

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Subtract 55 from both sides to isolate the term with x, resulting in 125x < 545.

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How do you interpret the equation 6x + 7 = 331?

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This equation represents the total number of students, where 6x is the number of students on the buses and 7 is the number of students traveling in cars.

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What is the significance of the constant term in an equation?

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The constant term represents a fixed value that does not change, affecting the overall solution of the equation.

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How do you convert a word problem into an inequality?

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Identify the variable, determine the relationship described (greater than, less than, etc.), and express it mathematically.

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What does the variable represent in the equation 3p + 5.5 ≤ 10?

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In this equation, p represents the number of pounds of vegetables that can be purchased.