Students will be able to:
solve a problem using a two-step equation.
compare algebraic and arithmetic solutions.
One- and two-step problems can be represented by an equation. The equation can then be solved using properties of equality.
The properties of equality can be applied the same way when solving two-step equations as when solving one-step equations.
The inverse relationship between operations determines the property of equality needed to "undo" the operations in the equation.
5x + 27 = 122
5x + 27 - 27 = 122 - 27
5x = 95
5x/5 = 95/5
x = 19