Multi-step Equation Word Problems

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What is a multi-step equation?

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A multi-step equation is an equation that requires more than one step to solve, often involving operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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How do you represent an unknown quantity in an equation?

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An unknown quantity is often represented by a letter, such as 'x' or 'm', which stands for the value we are trying to find.

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

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The first step is to simplify the equation by combining like terms and eliminating any parentheses.

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How do you solve for an unknown in an equation?

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To solve for an unknown, isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing inverse operations.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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If Jim has $1.00 and spends $0.16, how do you write the equation to find out how much he has left?

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The equation is $1.00 - $0.16 = m, where m is the amount left.

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What is the total number of posters Paul has after buying more?

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Paul has 25 posters initially and buys 15 more, so the equation is 25 + 15 = 40.

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How do you calculate the total number of oranges in a bin after some are thrown away and new ones are added?

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If a store has 40 oranges, throws away 25, and adds 21, the equation is 40 - 25 + 21 = 36.

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What equation can Hank use to find out how much more rain fell on Saturday than on Sunday?

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Hank can use the equation 2 - 1.4 = 0.6 to find the difference.

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If Mackenzie has 8 markers and Ty has three times as many, how do you find the total?

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The equation is 8 + (3 * 8) = 32.