Solve a Two-Step Equation to Answer a Problem

In this Math Test Prep video, the instructor guides viewers through solving a standardized math test question involving a 2-step equation. The problem involves calculating the cost of each laptop computer purchased by a middle school teacher, given the total cost of the purchase, which includes a storage cart. The video explains how to set up the equation, isolate the variable, and perform inverse operations to find the solution. The final answer reveals that each computer costs $500.

What is the total amount spent by the computer teacher at the middle school?

• $12,500

• $13,450

• $12,950

• $13,000

What does the variable 'c' represent in the equation?

• The total amount spent

• The cost of each laptop

• The total number of laptops

• The cost of the storage cart

What is the first step in isolating the variable term in the equation?

• Add 450 to both sides

• Subtract 450 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 25

• Divide both sides by 25

After subtracting 450 from both sides, what is the new equation?

• 25c = 12,950

• 25c = 13,450

• 25c = 13,000

• 25c = 12,500

What is the cost of each laptop after solving the equation?

• $600

• $450

• $500

• $550