Period 8 Translating & Solving Two-Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they are applied.

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What does it mean to 'translate' a word problem into an equation?

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Translating a word problem into an equation involves converting the words into mathematical expressions and symbols.

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What is the first step in solving the equation: Half of a number, plus nine, is negative seven?

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Subtract nine from both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation: The product of a number and five, minus one, is negative forty-six?

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The solution is -9.

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How do you check if your solution to a two-step equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What operation is used to eliminate a constant from one side of an equation?

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Subtraction is used to eliminate a constant from one side of an equation.

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What is the solution to the equation: Seven subtracted from the product of a number and negative eight, is one?

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The solution is -1.

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What does 'the quotient of a number and four' mean in mathematical terms?

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It means to divide the number by four.

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What is the solution to the equation: The quotient of a number and negative two, decreased by nine, is negative sixteen?

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The solution is 14.