Understanding Two-Step Equations

What is the first step in writing a two-step equation?

• Solve the equation

• Describe the situation

• Define a variable

• Translate into an algebraic expression

In the equation '8 less than 3 times a number is -23', what does the number represent?

• The constant

• The solution

• The unknown variable

• The number of steps

How would you express '13 is 7 more than 1/5 of a number' as an equation?

• 13 = 7n + 1/5

• 13 = n/5 + 7

• 13 = 7 + 1/5n

• 13 = 1/5n + 7

What operation is used in the phrase '10 increased by the quotient of a number and 6'?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

In the word problem about books and a magazine, what does 'B' represent?

• The cost of the magazine

• The total cost

• The number of books

• The cost of one book

How many weights were purchased if the total cost was $849.86?

• 16

• 14

• 12

• 10

If the temperature is expected to rise 2.5° each hour, how many hours will it take to reach 84° from 54°?

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 15 hours

• 20 hours

In the lunch cost problem, what does 'f' represent?

• The difference in lunch costs

• The total lunch cost

• Your lunch cost

• Your friend's lunch cost

How much did your friend spend on lunch if your lunch cost three more than theirs?

• $5

• $6

• $8

• $10

What is the final step in solving a two-step equation?

• Combine like terms

• Check the solution

• Define the variable

• Translate the sentence