Solving One and Two Step Equations Challenge

The video tutorial covers solving one and two-step equations, emphasizing the use of opposite operations to isolate variables. It explains how to handle addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including special cases involving fractions and entire sides of equations. The tutorial provides examples and checks for understanding, preparing students for further practice in class.

What operation would you use to undo addition?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

If you have the equation x + 3 = 8, what is the value of x?

• 8

• 5

• 3

• 11

To solve the equation 32 = a + 16, what should you do?

• Add 16 to both sides

• Subtract 16 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 16

• Divide both sides by 16

What operation would you use to undo multiplication?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

In the equation 11y = 44, what is the value of y?

• 44

• 1

• 11

• 4

How do you get rid of a fraction in an equation?

• Multiply by the reciprocal

• Subtract the fraction from both sides

• Add the fraction to both sides

• Divide by the reciprocal

What is the reciprocal of 2/7?

• 7

• 1/2

• 2/7

• 7/2

In the equation 3/5x = 6, what is the value of x?

• 5

• 3

• 6

• 10

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

• Multiply or divide to get rid of coefficients

• Add or subtract to get rid of constants

• Flip the equation

• Square both sides

In the equation 3x + 2 = 14, what is the value of x?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4