2-Step Equations Word Problems

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What is a 2-step equation?

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A 2-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable. It typically involves addition or subtraction followed by multiplication or division.

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How do you isolate a variable in a 2-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in reverse order. First, eliminate any constant added or subtracted from the variable, then divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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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 first step in solving the equation 35 + 10x = 115?

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The first step is to subtract 35 from both sides of the equation to isolate the term with the variable.

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If a printer prints 10 pages per minute and has 35 pages already, how do you express the total pages printed?

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The total pages printed can be expressed as 35 + 10x, where x is the number of minutes the printer has been running.

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In the equation 2x + 16 = 68, what does 'x' represent?

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In this equation, 'x' represents the number of friends to whom Steven gave baseball cards.

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How do you set up an equation for total spending?

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To set up an equation for total spending, add the costs of individual items and set the sum equal to the total amount spent.

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What is the equation for Mallory's pizza and soda purchase?

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The equation is 10.95x + 12.57 = 89.22, where x is the number of pizzas bought.

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How do you determine how many items can be bought with a budget?

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To determine how many items can be bought, set up an equation that includes the cost of the items and the total budget, then solve for the number of items.

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What does the equation 12x + 14 = 50 represent?

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This equation represents the total amount Casey can spend on CDs and a DVD, where x is the number of CDs.