Solving One-Step Equations

In this video, Mr. J explains how to solve one-step equations using inverse operations. He demonstrates solving six different equations, emphasizing the importance of performing the same operation on both sides to maintain balance. The video covers equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, providing step-by-step solutions and verification of answers. The goal is to isolate the variable and ensure the solution is correct.

What is the main goal when solving one-step equations?

• To eliminate all numbers

• To add more variables

• To isolate the variable

• To make the equation more complex

If you have the equation x - 6 = 13, what operation should you perform to solve for x?

• Add 6 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 6

• Subtract 6 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 6

In the equation k/8 = 2, what operation will help you solve for k?

• Add 8 to both sides

• Subtract 8 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 8

• Divide both sides by 8

What is the value of k if k/8 = 2?

• 16

• 2

• 8

• 4

In the equation 3 + G = 16, what should you do to solve for G?

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

• Add 3 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

What is the value of G in the equation 3 + G = 16?

• 19

• 3

• 13

• 16

In the equation 15 = 5m, what operation will help you solve for m?

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Divide both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

What is the value of m in the equation 15 = 5m?

• 5

• 1

• 3

• 15

In the equation 2r = 22, what operation will help you solve for r?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the value of w in the equation 11 = w/4?

• 44

• 11

• 22

• 4