Modeling and Solving 2-Step Equations

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What is a 2-step equation?

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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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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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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What is the equation for the model described as '3 times a number plus 6 equals -9'?

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How do you write an 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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