Solving and Writing 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 unknown variable.

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What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

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The first step is to isolate the term with the variable by performing the inverse operation of the constant term.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the equation for Scott's car bill if Kylie's total was $63?

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7x + 35 = 63

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Solve for w: 2w + 4 = 16.

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w = 6

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What is the equation for the Speedy Boat Rental scenario?

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33 = 2h + 15

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How do you write an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the variables, constants, and relationships described in the problem, then translate them into an algebraic equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x/8 - 10 = 85?

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x = 760

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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The goal is to find the unknown value.