Understanding Algebraic Equations

Understanding Algebraic Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video tutorial explains how to solve a math problem where one number is 14 more than four times another, and their sum is 114. It begins by defining variables and formulating expressions, then sets up an equation to solve for x. The solution involves combining like terms, isolating the variable, and performing arithmetic operations to find the values of the numbers. The tutorial concludes by verifying the solution and summarizing the steps taken.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the two numbers described in the problem?

One number is 14 less than four times another.

One number is 14 times another.

One number is four times another.

One number is 14 more than four times another.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If x represents a number, how would you express 14 more than four times x?

x + 14

4x + 14

14x + 4

4x - 14

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What equation represents the sum of the two numbers being 114?

x + 4x = 114

x + (4x + 14) = 114

4x + 14 = 114

x + 14 = 114

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the equation x + (4x + 14) = 114?

Subtract 14 from both sides.

Add 14 to both sides.

Combine like terms.

Divide both sides by 5.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After combining like terms, what does the equation become?

x + 14 = 114

4x + 14 = 114

5x = 114

5x + 14 = 114

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation is used to isolate the variable term in the equation 5x + 14 = 114?

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of x after solving the equation 5x = 100?

15

10

25

20

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you find the second number once x is known?

Multiply x by 4 and add 14.

Multiply x by 4 and subtract 14.

Add 14 to x.

Subtract 14 from x.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second number if x is 20?

104

74

84

94

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sum of the two numbers found in the problem?

104

114

124

134

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