Expressions, equations, and relationships

7.10(A)

Writing Two-Step Equations and Inequalities

Write one-variable, two-step equations and inequalities to represent constraints or conditions within problems.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to use one-variable equations and inequalities to represent situations

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Intro

From Words to Equations

By the end of this lesson, you will turn a word problem into a two-step equation or inequality that matches the situation. You will learn how phrases like 'plus' and 'no more than' become math symbols, so you can build the sentence instead of just guessing an answer.