Solving Two-Step Equations #34
Example 1 Solve each equation. x = 30
FYI Undo operations in the reverse of the Order of Operations. First undo addition or subtraction. Then undo multiplication or division. Helpful Hint
Example 2 Solve. Check the answer. – 2 = 1 x3x3
Example 3 Solve. Check the answer. = 6 x
Example 4 Solve each equation. x – 16 = 9 3
Example 5 Solve. Check the answer. = 49 x
Example 6 The rule for a certain function is to multiply the input by 5 and subtract 4. Find the input value when the output is 11.
Real-world Application 1 Kaia earned $425 last week. She wants to put $350 in the bank and buy some DVDs. Each DVD costs $25. Write a two-step equation to represent the situation. Then solve the equation. How many DVDs can she buy?
Real-world Application 2 Nancy saved $87 of the money she made babysitting. She wants to buy CDs that cost $15 each, along with a set of headphones that costs $12. How many CDs can she buy?