Mastering Two Step Equations Basics

This video tutorial introduces solving two-step linear equations by isolating the variable. It covers the basic steps: adding or subtracting to isolate the variable term, then multiplying or dividing to solve for the variable. The video provides five examples, demonstrating each step in detail, and emphasizes the importance of performing the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

What is the primary goal when solving any linear equation?

• To simplify the equation

• To isolate the variable

• To balance both sides of the equation

• To find the value of the variable

In the equation 2x + 3 = 9, what is the first step to isolate the variable?

• Add 3 to both sides

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

• Subtract 3 from both sides

After subtracting 3 from both sides in the equation 2x + 3 = 9, what is the next step?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2

• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

In the equation 5x - 8 = 22, what operation should be performed first?

• Divide by 5

• Multiply by 5

• Subtract 8 from both sides

• Add 8 to both sides

What is the value of x in the equation 5x - 8 = 22 after solving it?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

In the equation 9 - 2x = 23, what is the first step to isolate the variable?

• Add 9 to both sides

• Multiply by 2

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Divide by 2

What is the value of x in the equation 9 - 2x = 23 after solving it?

• 7

• -7

• -14

• 14

In the equation -11 = 4x - 43, what operation should be performed first?

• Multiply by 4

• Subtract 43 from both sides

• Add 43 to both sides

• Divide by 4

What is the value of x in the equation -11 = 4x - 43 after solving it?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 7

In the equation -15 = 5 - 5x, what is the first step to isolate the variable?

• Multiply by 5

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide by 5