Solving for x with 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' Steps

This video tutorial explains how to solve for x using a structured approach called 'Don't Call Me After Midnight'. The method involves distributing, combining like terms, moving variables, and using inverse operations to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to solving equations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance on both sides of the equation.

What is the first step in the 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' method?

• Add and subtract

• Move the variable

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What does the Distribute step involve?

• Adding numbers on both sides

• Multiplying the number outside the parentheses by everything inside

• Combining like terms

• Dividing both sides by the same number

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

When combining like terms, what is the coefficient of x in the term 2x?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is the result of combining 2x and x?

• 2x

• 5x

• 3x

• 4x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

What does the term 'inverse operations' refer to?

• Operations that are divided

• Operations that are multiplied

• Operations that are opposite

• Operations that are the same

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

Which coefficient is smaller: 3 or 5?

• 5

• 3

• None of the above

• They are equal

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the result of moving 6 to the other side using inverse operations?

• 6

• 0

• -6

• -16

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the final step to isolate x?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the final value of x in the equation?

• 8

• 16

• -8

• 0

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A