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Solving for y in Traditional Algebra 1

Solving for y in Traditional Algebra 1

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.B.6, HSA.CED.A.4, 6.EE.C.9

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.B.6
,
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4
,
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
CCSS.8.F.A.3
,
This video tutorial focuses on the importance of solving for y in algebra, particularly for graphing purposes. It provides step-by-step examples of converting equations into slope-intercept form, emphasizing the need to isolate y. The tutorial includes practice problems and advanced techniques, encouraging students to practice and master the skill.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is solving for y considered an important skill in algebra?

It helps in simplifying equations.

It is essential for graphing equations.

It is used in calculus.

It is only important for solving word problems.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the standard form of an equation?

ax + by = c

x = my + b

a + bx = c

y = mx + b

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in converting the equation 5y + 40 = 20x to slope-intercept form?

Add 40 to both sides.

Subtract 40 from both sides.

Divide everything by 5.

Multiply everything by 5.

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 4x - 6y = 12, what should you do first to isolate y?

Multiply everything by 4.

Add 4x to both sides.

Divide everything by 6.

Subtract 4x from both sides.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After isolating the y term in the equation 4x - 6y = 12, what is the next step?

Add 6 to both sides.

Divide each term by -6.

Multiply each term by 6.

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope-intercept form of the equation 5y + 40 = 20x?

y = 2x + 8

y = 4x + 8

y = 4x - 8

y = 2x - 8

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope-intercept form of the equation 4x - 6y = 12?

y = -3/2x + 2

y = 3/2x - 2

y = -2/3x + 2

y = 2/3x - 2

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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