Solving Equations: A Comprehensive Review

The video tutorial covers solving equations, starting with a review of isolating variables and using inverse operations. It explains solving simple and two-step equations, emphasizing the importance of balancing equations and checking solutions. The tutorial concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What is the main goal when solving an equation?

• To eliminate all numbers

• To simplify the equation

• To balance both sides of the equation

• To find the value of the variable

What is the opposite operation of subtracting 12?

• Multiplying by 12

• Dividing by 12

• Adding 12

• Subtracting 12

If a variable is being divided by 3, what operation should you use to isolate it?

• Multiply by 3

• Divide by 3

• Subtract 3

• Add 3

In a two-step equation, which operation should you undo first?

• Exponentiation

• Addition or Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

What is the solution to the equation 2a = 16?

• a = 8

• a = 32

• a = 14

• a = 2

What is the first step to isolate w in the equation w + 11 = 34?

• Divide both sides by 11

• Multiply both sides by 11

• Add 11 to both sides

• Subtract 11 from both sides

What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = 11?

• x = 3

• x = 19

• x = -3

• x = -19

To isolate n in the equation 5n = -30, what operation should you perform?

• Add 5

• Divide by 5

• Subtract 5

• Multiply by 5

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

• x = 9

• x = 15

• x = 36

• x = 4

What is the first step to solve the equation 2a - 5 = 11?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2