1. Equation: a mathematical relation statement where two ________________ expressions and values are separated by an__________ sign
● ________________: more than, increased by, plus, sum

● ________________: minus, less than, difference between, decreased by, take away, fewer than

● ________________: doubled, product, twice, times, tripled

● ________________: half, quotient, divided by, third

● ________________: a number, a variable, some number, unknown value
Steps for Writing a Two-Step Equation
Step 1: ____________ the math sentence into parts

Step 2: Determine which ____________ will be used

Step 3: __________ the equation

Step 4: Check that your ___________ makes sense