Mastering Two Step Equations

This video tutorial covers solving two-step equations, starting with an introduction and overview. It provides a detailed example of solving the equation 3X + 9 = 24, followed by guided practice problems. The tutorial also includes an advanced example with negative coefficients and concludes with solving equations involving fractional coefficients.

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

• Add a number to both sides

• Write down the problem

• Divide both sides by a number

• Multiply both sides by a number

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In the equation 3x + 9 = 24, what should you do after writing down the problem?

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Add 9 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

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After isolating 3x in the equation 3x + 9 = 24, what is the next step?

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

• Add 9 to both sides

• Subtract 9 from both sides

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How can you check your solution for the equation 3x + 9 = 24?

• By adding the solution to both sides

• By dividing the solution by 3

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By multiplying the solution by 3

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In the equation 2y - 3 = 7, what is the first step to isolate y?

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Add 3 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

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What is the solution to the equation x/9 + 15 = 12?

• x = 243

• x = 27

• x = 12

• x = 15

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How do you handle an equation with a fraction, such as (x - 8)/4 = 2?

• Add 8 to both sides first

• Divide both sides by 4 first

• Multiply both sides by 4 first

• Subtract 8 from both sides first

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What is the reciprocal of 1/3?

• 3/1

• 1

• 1/3

• 3

In the equation k/12 + 5 = 1, what is the first step to isolate k?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 12

• Divide both sides by 12

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What is the solution to the equation 5z + 8 = 23?

• z = 5

• z = 8

• z = 15

• z = 3

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