This lesson has covered solving two-step equations. In this discussion, you will solve an equation that is unique to you. Use this model to personalize a two-step equation by inserting the date of your birth in for the missing numbers.
(Number of the birth month) x + day of the month = year you were born
Let's take a look at Jeremy's post:
I was born on February 12, 2004, or 2/12/04, so my birthday equation is:
2x + 12 = 2004
My solution is:
2x + 12 = 2004
2x = 1992
x = 996
Personalize and solve a two-step equation by inserting the date of your birth in for the missing numbers.
I was born on November 15, 1998, or 11/15/98, so my birthday equation is:
11x + 15 = 1998
My solution is:
11x + 15 = 1998
11x = 1983
x = 180