Writing two step equations from 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 represent a word problem as an equation?

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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 represent in an equation derived from a word problem?

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The variable typically represents an unknown quantity that you are trying to find.

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In the equation 4h + 65 = 93, what does 'h' represent?

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'h' represents the number of hours Michelle worked.

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

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First, perform the inverse operation of the constant term, then perform the inverse operation of the coefficient.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 7x + 35 = 63?

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Subtract 35 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 11x + 6 = 39?

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First, subtract 6 from both sides to get 11x = 33, then divide by 11 to find x = 3.

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How do you set up an equation for a scenario involving a fixed cost and a variable cost?

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Add the fixed cost to the product of the variable cost per unit and the number of units.

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In the equation 12s + 85 = 613, what does 's' represent?

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's' represents the number of students who went on the trip.

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What is the total cost in the equation 0.50x + 20 = 35?

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The total cost is $35, which includes a $20 entry fee and $0.50 for each ride ticket.