Solving One-Step Equations: Key Concepts and Techniques

The video tutorial covers solving one-step equations using inverse operations. It demonstrates solving equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The instructor emphasizes checking solutions for accuracy and invites viewers to take a quiz for practice.

What is the main goal when solving one-step equations?

• To eliminate all numbers

• To balance both sides of the equation

• To simplify the equation

• To find the value of the variable

What is the inverse operation of adding 5 in the equation X + 5 = 7?

• Adding 7

• Dividing by 5

• Subtracting 5

• Multiplying by 5

If X - 4 = 9, what operation should be performed to isolate X?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Add 4 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

What is the value of X in the equation X - 4 = 9?

• 13

• 5

• 9

• 4

In the equation 3X = 9, what is the inverse operation of multiplication?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the value of X in the equation 3X = 9?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

In the equation X / 5 = 2, what operation should be performed to isolate X?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

What is the value of X in the equation X / 5 = 2?

• 1

• 5

• 10

• 2

What is the reciprocal of 1/5?

• 10

• 5

• 1/5

• 1

What should you do after solving an equation to ensure your solution is correct?

• Ask a friend to verify

• Move on to the next problem

• Check your work by substituting the solution back into the original equation

• Write down the steps