Writing Two Step Equations Notes
Essential Question How is writing an equation for a situation like translating between languages?
– + = x ÷ increased by plus more than greater than sum minus less than decreased by fewer than difference – + = is equals was times twice, triple of groups of product divided by split into quotient x ÷
Steps for Writing Two-Step Equations Break the words into math phrases Translate the math phrases into math symbols
Examples Eighteen less than the product of five and x is negative thirty-three. 5x – 18 = -33 It costs $8 to enter a carnival plus an extra $4 per ride. If you have $36 to spend, how many rides can you go on? let r = the number of rides 8 + 4r = 36
Practice Complete Page 135 #15 to 26 in your textbook Remember to check ODD answers in the back of the book as you go