Vocabulary
Two-Step Equations
Word Problems
Bonus
100
A letter used to replace an unknown number is a _______.
Variable
100
2x - 2 = 8
x=5
100
8 added to the product of x and -4 equals 40
Write and solve an equation.
8+ -4x = 40
-4x = 32
x= -8
100
What colors are associated with Halloween? (3)
Black, orange, Purple
200
Step One in solving two-step equations is to move the _______.
Constant by adding or subtracting.
200
4x + 12 = 48
x= 9
200
An Uber ride costs $1.85 per mile plus an initial charge of $2.50. Write and solve an equation to determine how many miles you can ride for $21.
1.85x + 2.50 = 21
x= 10 miles
200
What are two of the most hated Halloween candies?
Candy Corn, Circus Peanuts, Wax Coke bottles, Necco Wafers, Tootsie Rolls, and Black licorice.
300
Step Two in solving two-step equations is to move the _______.
Coefficient by multiplying or dividing.
300
6x - 30 = -18
x= 2
300
A pizza shop charges $7.00 for a cheese pizza and $1.50 per topping. The total charge for Megan’s pizza was $11.50. Write and solve an equation to determine how many toppings Megan ordered on her pizza.
7 + 1.50x = 11.50
x= 3 toppings
300
Which president was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Dwight Eisenhower
400
The__________ operation aka ____________ is how you move a number.
Inverse, opposite
400
x= 9
400
You bought books that cost $8 each, and you received a $10 discount on the total purchase. Write and solve an equation to determine how many books you bought if the final cost was $30.
8x - 10 = 30
x = 5 books
400
What are the superstitions about black cats?
(There are two answers. If you can name both, bonus 100)
-It's been said that it's bad luck for a black cat to cross your path, especially on Halloween night.
-Some believed the legend that witches could transform into black cats
500
How do you check your answer?
Substitution
500
x = -20
500
You have $60 in your wallet, and you’re spending $5 per day on lunch. Write and solve an equation to show how many days it will take to have $35 left.
60 - 5x = 35
x= 5 lunchs
500
Name as many iconic horror movies in 1 minute
(Nothing older than 2016)
Dracula, Frankenstein, Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, Halloween Town, IT, Nightmare on Elm Street, Nightmare Before Christmas, Monster House, Trick R-Treat, Haunted Mansion, Halloween, Goosebumps, The Adams Family, Casper, Scoopy-Doo, Scream, Chucky