Solving Two-Step Equation Word Problems

The video tutorial covers solving two-step equation word problems. It begins with identifying the unknown variable, coefficient, and constant in a word problem. The tutorial then demonstrates solving equations through examples, including graphing solutions on a number line. Finally, it provides instructions for completing Edpuzzle questions.

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

• Locate the equal sign

• Determine the unknown

• Identify the constant

• Find the coefficient

In the equation 'the sum of 117 and 12 times a number is -45', what does the number represent?

• An equal sign

• A coefficient

• A constant

• An unknown

What operation is needed to isolate the variable in the equation 12x + 117 = -45?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

In the bowling league problem, what does the $45 represent?

• The total cost

• The cost of the bowling ball

• The number of games played

• The cost per game

How do you represent the number of games played in the bowling league problem?

• As an unknown

• As an equal sign

• As a coefficient

• As a constant

In the dog walking business problem, what does the $45 represent?

• The cost of supplies

• The hourly charge

• The total earnings

• The number of hours worked

What is the coefficient in the equation 12x - 45 = 117?

• 117

• 45

• x

• 12

In the field trip problem, what does the 29 represent?

• The number of buses

• The number of students in cars

• The total number of students

• The number of students per bus

How do you represent the number of students per bus in the field trip problem?

• As a coefficient

• As a constant

• As an unknown

• As an equal sign

What is the final step in solving the equation 9x + 29 = 506?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition