Writing and Solving Equations to Solve Multistep Word Problems

This lesson teaches how to solve multi-step word problems by writing and solving equations. It begins with a review of solving equations with variables, using an example equation. The lesson then introduces a real-world problem involving the cost of a field trip, breaking down the total cost into components and writing an equation to find the entrance ticket price. The solution involves combining like terms, subtracting, and dividing to find the ticket cost. The lesson concludes with a summary of the problem-solving process.

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