Two Step Equation Word Problems

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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 solve a word problem involving a two-step equation?

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It means translating the situation described in the problem into a mathematical equation and then solving for the unknown.

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

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The first step is usually to eliminate any constant added or subtracted from the variable.

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

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The second step is to divide or multiply to solve for the variable.

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In the equation 50 + 20m = 290, what does 'm' represent?

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In this equation, 'm' represents the number of months Jim has paid for his gym membership.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the unknown, define it with a variable, and translate the relationships and operations described in the problem into an equation.

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What is the equation for Terry's car repair bill if he was charged $50 per hour for labor and $150 for parts?

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The equation is 50h + 150 = 375, where h is the number of hours of labor.

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If Juma wants to earn $400 and earns $12.50 per subscription plus a $50 base salary, what is the equation?

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The equation is 50 + 12.50x = 400, where x is the number of subscriptions sold.

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What does the variable 'x' represent in the equation 12x + 14 = 50?

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In this equation, 'x' represents the number of CDs Casey can buy.