Solving Two Step Equation Word Problems

What is the first step in solving two-step equation word problems?

• Identify the variable

• Identify the keywords

• Solve the equation

• Check the answer

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the balloon problem, what does the keyword 'each' indicate?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

If a company charges $2 per balloon and a $3 delivery fee, and you have $9 to spend, how many balloons can you buy?

• 2

• 5

• 3

• 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the rare coins problem, what does 'more than' indicate?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Michaela has 20 rare coins, which is 6 more than half the number of coins Axl has. How many coins does Axl have?

• 30

• 28

• 26

• 24

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Tonya spent $27 on pizza and $8.50 per friend for movie tickets. If she spent $78 in total, how many friends did she have at her party?

• 4

• 6

• 7

• 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the birthday party problem, what does the keyword 'per' indicate?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

Lacy is 4 years younger than Madison, and the sum of their ages is 20. How old is Madison?

• 10

• 16

• 12

• 14

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

In the age problem, what does 'younger than' indicate?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

Which of the following equations represents the problem where Lacy is 4 years younger than Madison, and the sum of their ages is 20?

• M + 4 = 20

• M + 4 + M = 20

• M - 4 + M = 20

• M - 4 = 20