Word Problems (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 reverse order: first undo addition or subtraction, then undo multiplication or division.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 44p + 7 = 73?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 44p + 7 = 73 after isolating the variable term?

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Divide both sides by 44 to solve for p.

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In the equation 0.65p + 4.99 = 6.94, what does p represent?

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p represents the number of pounds of bananas Meyer bought.

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What is the total cost in the equation 5c + 6 = 61?

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The total cost is $61, which includes the cost of 5 CDs and $6 in tax.

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How do you set up a two-step equation from a word problem?

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

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What does the variable 'e' represent in the equation 4e + 2 = 16?

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The variable 'e' represents the amount of time Koko spent studying for each exam.

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What is the purpose of using two-step equations in word problems?

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Two-step equations help to model real-life situations mathematically, allowing for the calculation of unknown quantities.

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How can 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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