Solving Multi-Step Equations with Mnemonics

This video tutorial teaches how to solve multi-step equations using the mnemonic 'Don't Call Me After Midnight'. The mnemonic helps remember the steps: Distribute, Combine like terms, Move variable, Add/Subtract, and Multiply/Divide. The tutorial includes detailed examples and practice problems, emphasizing the importance of checking solutions.

What is the mnemonic used to remember the steps for solving multi-step equations?

• Don't Call Me After Midnight

• King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

• Never Eat Soggy Waffles

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

What does the 'D' in the mnemonic 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' stand for?

• Determine

• Differentiate

• Distribute

• Divide

Which step involves adding or subtracting like terms on each side of the equation?

• Multiply/Divide

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Move variable

In the example, what is the result of combining 2x and -4x?

• 6x

• 2x

• -2x

• -6x

What is the final step in solving a multi-step equation?

• Distribute

• Multiply/Divide

• Combine like terms

• Move variable

In the example, what is the value of t after solving 2t - 1 = 7?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What should you do after solving the equation to ensure your answer is correct?

• Move on to the next problem

• Re-solve the equation

• Check your work by substituting the answer back into the original equation

• Ask a friend

In the example, what is the value of x after solving 10x - 15 = 3x - 57?

• -6

• 5

• 6

• -5

What is the result of combining 8 and -7 in the example?

• 0

• -1

• 1

• 15

What is the value of a after solving the equation in the practice problem?

• 11

• 10

• 12

• 13