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2-8 Solving Two-Step EquationsA1.c How do I Solve Equations In One Variable, Including Equations Involving Absolute Values?

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

Problem of the Day

x is an odd integer. If you triple x and then subtract 7, you get a prime number. What is the smallest possible x? (Hint: What is the smallest prime number?)x = 3

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

Learn to solve two-step equations.

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

Sometimes more than one inverse operation is needed to solve an equation. Before solving, ask yourself, “What is being done to the variable, and in what order?” Then work backward to undo the operations.

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

Example 1: Solving Two-Step Equations

Solve - 5n - 7 = 28

***Work backwards to isolate the variableThink: First the variable is multiplied by -5, and then 7 is subtracted. To isolate the variable, add 7, and then divide by -5.

-5n – 7 + 7 = 28 + 7 Add 7 to both sides.

-5n = 35 Divide both sides by -5.

-5 -5 n = -7

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Example 2 : Solving Two-Step Equations

Solve + 7 = 22

Think: First the variable is divided by 3, and then 7 is added. To isolate the variable, subtract 7, and then multiply by 3.

Subtract 7 from both sides.

n3

+ 7 – 7 = 22 – 7n3

Multiply both sides by 3.3 = 3 15n3

n = 45

***Work backwards to isolate the variable.

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Check It Out: Example 2

Solve + 8 = 18

Think: First the variable is divided by 4, and then 8 is added. To isolate the variable, subtract 8, and then multiply by 4.

Subtract 8 from both sides.

n4

+ 8 – 8 = 18 – 8n4

Multiply both sides by 4.4 = 4 10n4

n = 40

***Work backwards to isolate the variable.

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Example 3: Solving Two-Step Equations

Solve = 9y – 4 3

= 9y – 43

y – 4 = 27

+ 4 + 4 Add to undo subtraction.

y = 31

Multiply both sides by the denominator.

***Multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator.

= 9y – 43(3) (3)

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

Check It Out: Example 3

Solve = 7y – 7 2

= 7y – 72

y – 7 = 14

+ 7 + 7 Add to undo subtraction.

y = 21

Multiply both sides by the denominator.

***Multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator.

= 7y – 72(2) (2)

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

The mechanic’s bill to repair Mr. Wong’s car was $650. The mechanic charges $45 an hour for labor, and the parts that were used cost $443. How many hours did the mechanic work on the car?

Example 4: Problem Solving Application

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Example 4 Continued

11 Understand the Problem

The answer is the number of hours the mechanic worked on the car.

List the important information:

Let h represent the hours the mechanic worked.

• The parts cost $443.• The labor cost $45 per hour.• The total bill was $650.

Total bill = Parts + Labor

650 = 443 + 45h

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

Think: First the variable is multiplied by 45, and then 443 is added to the result. Work backward to solve the equation. Undo the operations in reverse order: First subtract 443 from both sides of the equation, and then divide both sides of the new equation by 45.

22 Make a Plan

Example 4 Continued

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650 = 443 + 45h

Solve33

–443 –443 Subtract to undo the addition.

207 = 45h

4.6 = h

The mechanic worked for 4.6 hours on Mr. Wong’s car.

Example 4 Continued

Divide to undo multiplication.207 45h45 45=

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You can use a table to decide whether your answer is reasonable.

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Example 4 Continued

Hours Labor Parts Total Cost

1 45 $443 $488

2 90 $443 $533

3 135 $443 $578

4 180 $443 $623

5 225 $443 $668

4.6 hours is a reasonable answer.

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

The mechanic’s bill to repair your car was $850. The mechanic charges $35 an hour for labor, and the parts that were used cost $275. How many hours did the mechanic work on your car?

Check It Out: Example 4

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Check It Out: Example 4 Continued

11 Understand the Problem

The answer is the number of hours the mechanic worked on your car.

List the important information:

Let h represent the hours the mechanic worked.

• The parts cost $275.

• The labor cost $35 per hour.

• The total bill was $850.

Total bill = Parts + Labor

850 = 275 + 35h

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2-8 Solving Two-Step Equations

Think: First the variable is multiplied by 35, and then 275 is added to the result. Work backward to solve the equation. Undo the operations in reverse order: First subtract 275 from both sides of the equation, and then divide both sides of the new equation by 35.

22 Make a Plan

Check It Out: Example 4 Continued

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850 = 275 + 35h

Solve33

–275 –275 Subtract to undo the addition.

575 = 35h

16.4 h

The mechanic worked for about 16.4 hours on your car.

Check It Out: Example 4 Continued

Divide to undo multiplication.575 35h35 35=

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Check It Out: Example 4 Continued

You can use a table to decide whether your answer is reasonable.

Hours Labor Parts Total Cost

13 455 $275 $730

14 490 $275 $765

15 525 $275 $800

16 560 $275 $835

17 595 $275 $870

16.4 hours is a reasonable answer.

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Solve.

1. – 3 = 10

2. 7y + 25 = –24

3. –8.3 = –3.5x + 13.4

4. = 3

5. The cost for a new cell phone plan is $39 per month plus a one-time start-up fee of $78. If

you are charged $1014, how many months will the contract last?

Lesson Quiz

y = –7

x = –117

x = 6.2

y = 28

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x–9

y + 5 11