Solving 2 Step Equations from Word Problems

What is the main focus of the final section of Chapter 2?

• Solving two-step equations

• Solving one-step equations

• Graphing linear equations

• Factoring polynomials

What is the first step in approaching a word problem?

• Choose a variable

• Translate the problem into an equation

• Read through the problem

• Solve the equation

In the phone bill problem, what does the variable 'm' represent?

• Total cost

• Number of minutes over the allowed limit

• Monthly fee

• Number of text messages

What is the equation set up for Vera's phone bill problem?

• 32 + 0.75m = 47

• 32m + 0.75 = 47

• 0.75 + 32m = 47

• 32 + 47m = 0.75

How many minutes did Vera use her phone beyond the allowed minutes?

• 30 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

In the yoga class problem, what does the variable 'c' represent?

• Total cost

• Number of classes attended

• Number of yoga sessions

• Monthly fee

What is the equation set up for the yoga class problem?

• 63 + 12c = 135

• 63c + 12 = 135

• 12 + 63c = 135

• 63 + 135c = 12

How many yoga classes did the person attend?

• 5 classes

• 6 classes

• 7 classes

• 8 classes

What should you do after solving a word problem equation?

• Move on to the next problem

• Rewrite the problem

• Check your answer

• Ask for help

What is the assignment given at the end of the lesson?

• Read Chapter 3

• Write an essay on algebraic expressions

• Solve a series of word problems on packet page 21

• Complete a worksheet on one-step equations