Solving Linear Equations through STAAR Practice

The video tutorial covers solving linear equations, focusing on distribution and combining like terms. It provides guidance on using the TI Nspire calculator for solving equations, addressing common syntax errors. The tutorial includes examples of solving equations with distribution, variables on both sides, and advanced techniques involving decimals and fractions.

What is the result of distributing 4 times 0.5 in the equation 4(0.5n - 3) = n?

• 4n

• 1n

• 0.5n

• 2n

When combining like terms in the equation 2n - 12 = 3n - 3, what is the simplified form?

• n = 3

• n + 12 = 3

• n = -9

• n - 12 = -3

Which menu option on the TI Nspire calculator is used to solve linear equations?

• Menu 2-3

• Menu 4-2

• Menu 3-1

• Menu 1-1

What common error do students make when using the TI Nspire calculator to solve equations?

• Not typing the equation

• Using the wrong variable

• Forgetting to close parentheses

• Forgetting to add a comma before the variable

In the equation 34x + 95 = 3(14x + 9), what is the result after distributing 3 times 14x?

• 42x

• 34x

• 14x

• 28x

What is the final value of x in the equation 34x + 95 = 3(14x + 9)?

• 5.5

• 6.5

• 7.5

• 8.5

In the equation 8x - 6x + 12 = 3x - 18, what is the simplified form after combining like terms?

• 2x + 12 = 3x - 18

• 2x + 12 = -18

• 2x = -18

• 2x = 3x - 18

What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 12 = 3x - 18?

• 18

• 12

• 30

• 0

In the equation 0.75x + 15 = 0.5x - 1, what is the result after combining like terms?

• 0.25x + 15 = -1

• 0.25x = -16

• 0.25x = 14

• 0.25x = 15

What is the final value of x in the equation 0.75x + 15 = 0.5x - 1?

• -56

• -14

• 56

• 14