How can you use two-step equations to represent and solve real-world problems?
A two-step equation in a real world problem can be solved using these steps:-
- Identify the variables
- Write a equation
- Solve for the unknowns
- Answer the question and include units.
Two step equations are like 8x+5=29.
You could write a problem like Cara wants to rent a bike, it cost $5 and $8 per hour. How many hours did she go biking? Subtractst 5 from each side. 8x=24
Divide by 3. X=3
She biked 3 hours