Two Step Equation 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 isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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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 11x + 6 = 39?

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Subtract 6 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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x = 3.

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In the equation 0.50x + 20 = 35, what does x represent?

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x represents the number of ride tickets Penelope buys.

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What is the total cost in the equation 50 + 20m = 290?

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The total cost is $290.

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How do you check if your solution to an 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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What does the term 'constant' refer to in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as 6 in the equation 11x + 6 = 39.

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What is the meaning of 'four times a number' in algebra?

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It means to multiply the number by 4, often represented as 4m if m is the number.