1. Writing Two Step Equations
Notes

2. Essential Question
How is writing an equation for a situation like translating between languages?

3. – + = 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 ÷

4. Steps for Writing Two-Step Equations
Break the words into math phrases
Translate the math phrases into math symbols

5. 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

6. Practice Complete Page 135 #15 to 26 in your textbook
Remember to check ODD answers in the back of the book as you go