Two-Step Word Problems

What is the first step in solving word problems using equations?

• Identify the initial value

• Define the variable

• Write the equation

• Solve the equation

In the gym membership problem, what does the variable 'c' represent?

• The membership fee

• The total cost

• The rate of change

• The number of classes

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CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

What is the initial value in the gym membership problem?

• $4

• $30

• $54

• $6

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

How do you represent the rate of change in the gym membership problem?

• $6 per class

• $4 per class

• $54

• $30

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

What is the total cost equation for the gym membership problem?

• 54 = 30 + 4c

• 54 = 4 + 30c

• 30 = 54 + 4c

• 30 = 4 + 54c

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

How many classes did Austin take if he spent $54?

• 10

• 8

• 6

• 4

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

In the school grant problem, what does the variable 'm' represent?

• The total grant

• The cost of books

• The number of magazine subscriptions

• The rate of change

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CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

What is the initial value in the school grant problem?

• $30

• $870

• $1200

• $330

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.1

How do you represent the rate of change in the school grant problem?

• $870 per subscription

• $30 per subscription

• $330 per subscription

• $1200 per subscription

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

How many magazine subscriptions can the school buy with the remaining grant?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3