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Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.C.7B, 7.EE.B.4A, 6.EE.B.7

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
,
CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
,
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1
,
The video tutorial covers solving equations with variables on both sides, focusing on balancing equations and using inverse operations. It provides step-by-step instructions and examples, emphasizing strategies to keep variable coefficients positive. The tutorial also discusses different approaches to solving equations and encourages students to practice on their own.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes equation B different from equation A?

Equation B has variables on both sides.

Equation B has no variables.

Equation B has only constants.

Equation B is already solved.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to solve an equation with variables on both sides?

Divide both sides by the same number.

Multiply both sides by the same number.

Use inverse operations to collect variables on one side.

Add the variables together.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After collecting variables on one side, what is the next step?

Multiply the constants by the variables.

Divide the constants by the variables.

Use inverse operations to collect constants on the other side.

Add the constants together.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example where both coefficients are positive, why is the smaller coefficient moved?

To make the equation simpler.

To ensure the variable coefficient remains positive.

To eliminate the variable.

To add the constants together.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of subtracting 2n from both sides in the example?

2n - 7 = 23

7n + 2 = 23

5n - 7 = 23

5n + 7 = 23

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When both coefficients are negative, what operation is used to move the smaller coefficient?

Subtract the smaller coefficient.

Multiply the smaller coefficient.

Add the smaller coefficient.

Divide the smaller coefficient.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of dividing both sides by 7 in the example?

x = -3

x = 7

x = 3

x = -7

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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