Solving Multistep Equations Challenge

The video tutorial covers solving multi-step equations by understanding and undoing layers. It begins with an introduction to the concept of layers in equations, followed by detailed step-by-step solutions to two example problems. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying and removing the outermost layer first to isolate the variable. Students are encouraged to practice similar problems and complete additional exercises.

What is the core of an equation according to the video?

• The fraction bar

• The variable x

• The innermost number

• The outermost number

In the first example, what is the first step to solve the equation?

• Add 6 to both sides

• Multiply by 9 on both sides

• Subtract 15 from both sides

• Divide by 15 on both sides

What operation is used to undo division in the first example?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

After removing the outermost layer in the first example, what is the next step?

• Subtract 15 from both sides

• Divide by 15 on both sides

• Multiply by 9 on both sides

• Add 6 to both sides

What is the final value of x in the first example?

• 11

• -11

• 7

• -7

In the second example, what is the first layer closest to x?

• 8

• 10

• Minus 12

• Minus 5

Why is the number 10 not considered a layer in the second example?

• It is already simplified

• It is on the other side of the equation

• It is not a number

• It is the core

What is the final value of x in the second example?

• 11

• -11

• 7

• -7

What should students do after completing questions three and four?

• Ask for help

• Submit their work

• Draw a smiley face

• Rewatch the video

What is the purpose of circling the solution?

• To highlight the final answer

• To show the steps

• To ask questions

• To make corrections