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The document discusses solving two-step equations by first naming the equation type, then undoing the operations in reverse order. It provides examples of solving equations with addition/subtraction and multiplication/division. Word problems involving equations are also presented and worked through.

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6.4 SolvingTwoStepEquationsPowerpoint

The document discusses solving two-step equations by first naming the equation type, then undoing the operations in reverse order. It provides examples of solving equations with addition/subtraction and multiplication/division. Word problems involving equations are also presented and worked through.

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Equation Solving
When we solve equations, our goal is to
find the _______ of the variable; the
_________ to the equation.
 
𝟏𝟒 𝒙 −𝟑𝟕=𝟏𝟕𝟑
Equation Solving
To find the solution to an equation, we
________ the variable by mathematically
undoing the equation.

If you can name a two-step


equation, you will automatically
know how to undo or solve it.

Check this out! →


Two-Step Equations
There are four types of two-step equations:
Multiplication/Addition Division/Addition
Multiplication/Subtraction Division/Subtraction

What type of an equation is this?


 
𝟏𝟒 𝒙 −𝟑𝟕=𝟏𝟕𝟑
If you said multiplication/subtraction,
you’re correct!
Name that Equation!
Name the following equations.
 
1) ______________
 
2) ___________________

 
3) __________________

 
4) _________________
Two-Step Equations
Because we use ___________ operations
to solve equations, we just use the
_____________ of an equation’s name to
solve it.
You MUST undo the
How does addition or
naming equations
help you solve
subtraction part first!
them?
Solving Two-Step Equations
Let’s start with this equation:
 
𝟕 𝒏+𝟒=𝟓𝟑
Step 1: Name the equation.
__________________

Step 2: Name the inverse.


_________________

Continued →
Solving Two-Step Equations
Step 3: Undo the addition part first (with subtraction)
 
𝟕 𝒏+𝟒=𝟓𝟑
−𝟒 −𝟒    

𝟕 𝒏 =𝟒𝟗
 

Step 4: Undo multiplication part next (with division)


 
𝟕 𝒏 =𝟒𝟗
 
𝟕 𝟕 𝒏=𝟕
 
 
Don’t Forget to  the Solution
 
𝒏=𝟕
 
𝟕 𝒏+𝟒=𝟓𝟑
𝟕(𝟕)+𝟒=𝟓𝟑
 

 

Solving Two-Step Equations
Let’s try another one:
 

Step 1: Name the equation.


____________________

Step 2: Name the inverse.


____________________

Continued →
Solving Two-Step Equations
Step 3: Undo the subtraction part first (with addition)
 

Step 4: Undo the division part next (with multiplication)

 
𝒙=¿
Don’t Forget to  the Solution
 
𝒙=¿
It’s Time to Show Your Stuff!
Solve the following equations. Be sure to include the variable
with your answer.
 
 
1) 2)

   
3) 4)

 
 
5) 6)
Let’s Try it with some Integers!
Solve the following equations. Be sure to include the variable
with your answer.
 
 
1) 2)

   
3) 4)

 
 
5) 6)
Equations and Word Problems!
The perimeter of a rectangle is 54 inches. Its length is 22 inches.
Write and solve an equation to determine its width?
22 in
Start by defining a variable!

width
width

Perimeter = 54 inches  
Let =
22 in

2 times the width + 2 times the length = perimeter


 
𝟐 𝒘+ 𝟒𝟒=𝟓𝟒  
𝒘=¿
Equations and Word Problems!
Katie wants to buy a motor scooter that costs $518. She has
already saved $188 and will earn $22 each week from
babysitting jobs. Write and solve an equation to
see how many weeks it will take Katie to save
enough money to buy the motor scooter.

Define a variable!
 
Let =
amount saved each week + amount already saved = total cost
 
𝟐𝟐 𝒘+𝟏𝟖𝟖=𝟓𝟏𝟖
 
 
𝒘=¿
Equations and Word Problems!
Ashley spent half of her weekly allowance at the movies. To
earn extra money, her parents let her clean the house
windows for $8. What is Ashley’s weekly allowance if she
ended up with $14?
Define a variable!
 
Let =
amount of allowance spent at the movies + amount earned
washing windows = ending amount of money

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