Review:

Creating Two-Step Equations for Scenarios

Notes
 Creating Two-Step Equations
Steps for Writing Two-step Equations:
1. Define your variable (the missing value that you are trying to
find) – look for the question
2. Identify your unit rate (the amount that changes as the
variable changes) – key words: per, each
3. Identify your constant (value that is consistent) – key words-
started with, had, already
4. Identify your total/what your equation is equal to- key words:
total, in all

Example: A taxi driver charges $2.25, plus $1.25 for each mile

traveled. Stephanie’s taxi bill was $24.50. How many miles did
Stephanie travel?
Kevin bought a number of video games that each cost $29.99,
and a new pair of headphones for $59.99. The items that he
bought cost a total of $239.93 before tax. Create an equation
that can be used to determine how many video games Kevin
bought.


x = # of video games that Kevin bought

Unit Rate: $29.99 per game

Constant: $59.99

Total: $239.93

Equation: 29.99x + 59.99 = 239.93

x = 6, Kevin bought 6 video games