Creating Two-Step Equations for Word Problems

What is the first step in solving an equation with a numerator that includes addition and division?

• Divide both sides by the constant term

• Add the constant term

• Multiply both sides by the denominator

• Subtract the constant term

Why are unseen parentheses important in algebraic equations?

• They indicate the order of operations

• They are used to add numbers

• They make equations easier to solve

• They are only necessary for subtraction

What is the result of x in the equation discussed in the first section?

• x = 6

• x = 11

• x = -11

• x = -6

In the second equation, what operation is performed first?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the value of x in the second equation discussed?

• -81

• 81

• 9

• -9

What is the first step in solving word problems according to the video?

• Define the variable

• Identify the operation

• Solve the equation

• Determine the final outcome

What does the final outcome represent in a word problem?

• The total or result after operations

• The variable

• The amount after some operation

• The starting amount

What operation is performed after defining the variable in a word problem?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Setting up the equation

• Subtraction

How many students were on each bus in the word problem discussed?

• 6 students

• 54 students

• 331 students

• 7 students

In the pencil cost problem, what was the cost of each pencil?

• $14

• $10

• $2

• $24