Solving Multi-Step Equations

This video tutorial covers solving equations, starting with one-step equations and progressing to multi-step equations. The instructor demonstrates solving techniques, including combining like terms and distributing, and provides practice problems for students to complete. The video aims to help students understand and solve equations with multiple steps, preparing them to submit a worksheet with completed problems.

What is the first step in solving the equation n - 13 = -30?

• Subtract 13 from both sides

• Add 13 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 13

• Divide both sides by 13

In a one-step equation, if you have n = 26/13, what is the value of n?

• 1

• 2

• 13

• 26

When solving a two-step equation, what is the purpose of subtracting a number from both sides?

• To isolate the variable

• To eliminate the variable

• To simplify the equation

• To check the solution

In a two-step equation, if you have 5b = -80, what is the value of b?

• -16

• 16

• -80

• 80

What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation with like terms on the same side?

• Combine like terms

• Multiply both sides by a constant

• Add a constant to both sides

• Distribute the terms

In a multi-step equation, if you combine 3b + 3b, what is the result?

• 9b

• 3b

• 6b

• 0

What is the first step in solving an advanced multi-step equation with distribution?

• Divide both sides by a constant

• Distribute the terms

• Combine like terms

• Add a constant to both sides

In an advanced multi-step equation, if you distribute -6 across (8 + 5), what is the result?

• 48 + 30

• 48 - 30

• -48 - 30

• -48 + 30

In a complex multi-step equation, what is the result of combining 2x and -56x?

• 58x

• -54x

• 54x

• -58x

In a complex multi-step equation, if you have -54x = 108, what is the value of x?

• -54

• 54

• -2

• 2