Solving 1-Step Equations Challenge

The video tutorial covers solving one-step equations, emphasizing the importance of balance and using inverse operations. It explains how to identify the operation tied to a variable and apply the opposite operation to both sides of the equation. The tutorial provides examples for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, demonstrating how to solve and check solutions. Key concepts include drawing an equation wall, following integer rules, and ensuring the equation remains balanced.

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

• Determine the operation tied to the variable

• Locate the variable

• Check the solution

• Use the inverse operation

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

If you have the equation x + 7 = -1, what should you do to both sides to solve for x?

• Subtract 7

• Divide by 7

• Add 7

• Multiply by 7

In the equation m - 11 = -9, what is the value of m?

• 20

• -2

• 2

• -20

What is the goal when solving equations involving addition or subtraction?

• To isolate the variable

• To make both sides of the equation equal

• To make the number on the same side as the variable equal to zero

• To make the variable equal to zero

When solving the equation 4a = -24, what operation should you use?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the value of p in the equation -7p = 56?

• -8

• 8

• -56

• 56

If n/5 = 9, what is the value of n?

• 5

• 45

• 9

• 50

In the equation r/-8 = 2, what should you multiply both sides by to solve for r?

• 2

• -8

• -2

• 8

What is the value of x in the equation x/-6 = -12?

• -72

• -2

• 72

• 2