Solving One-Step Equations: Techniques and Strategies

The video tutorial introduces young learners to the properties of equality, focusing on multiplication and division. It explains key vocabulary such as 'solving an equation' and 'solution'. The tutorial provides step-by-step demonstrations of solving equations using different properties of equality, including subtraction, addition, division, and multiplication. Each example emphasizes the importance of isolating the variable and checking the solution to ensure the equation is true.

What does the multiplication property of equality (MPO) state?

• If you divide one side of the equation, you must multiply the other side by the same value.

• If you add to one side of the equation, you must subtract from the other side.

• If you multiply one side of the equation, you must multiply the other side by the same value.

• If you multiply one side of the equation, you must divide the other side by the same value.

What is the definition of 'solving an equation'?

• Multiplying and dividing terms to simplify the equation.

• Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation false.

• Adding and subtracting terms to simplify the equation.

• Using the properties of equality to isolate the variable and determine the solution.

What is the value of x in the equation x + 10 = 21?

• x = 10

• x = 21

• x = 31

• x = 11

Which property of equality is used to solve the equation x + 10 = 21?

• Subtraction property of equality

• Division property of equality

• Multiplication property of equality

• Addition property of equality

What is the value of x in the equation x - 10 = 21?

• x = 11

• x = 31

• x = 10

• x = 21

Which property of equality is used to solve the equation x - 10 = 21?

• Division property of equality

• Subtraction property of equality

• Multiplication property of equality

• Addition property of equality

What is the value of x in the equation 3x = 21?

• x = 7

• x = 3

• x = 21

• x = 63

Which property of equality is used to solve the equation 3x = 21?

• Addition property of equality

• Multiplication property of equality

• Subtraction property of equality

• Division property of equality

What is the value of x in the equation x/3 = 9?

• x = 3

• x = 81

• x = 27

• x = 9

Which property of equality is used to solve the equation x/3 = 9?

• Multiplication property of equality

• Division property of equality

• Addition property of equality

• Subtraction property of equality