Solving Multistep Equations Effectively

The video tutorial covers solving multi-step equations, focusing on isolating variables. It begins with basic operations like addition and subtraction, then progresses to multiplication and division. Advanced techniques such as using reciprocals and combining like terms are demonstrated. The tutorial also explains the distributive property and its application in solving equations.

What is the first step in isolating the variable in the equation x + 9 = 7?

• Add 9 to both sides

• Subtract 9 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 9

• Multiply both sides by 9

In the equation -3d = 2418, what operation should be performed to isolate d?

• Multiply both sides by -3

• Divide both sides by -3

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Add 3 to both sides

What is the reciprocal of -2/3?

• 3/2

• 2/3

• -3/2

• -2/3

How do you solve the equation -2/3w = -16?

• Multiply both sides by -3/2

• Divide both sides by -2/3

• Divide both sides by -3/2

• Multiply both sides by -2/3

What is the first step in solving the equation 5n + 8 = -130?

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Add 8 to both sides

• Subtract 8 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 5

In the equation -1/5g + 3 = -13, what should be done first to isolate g?

• Multiply both sides by -1/5

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Divide both sides by -1/5

• Add 3 to both sides

What is the result of multiplying -16 by -5?

• -80

• -3.2

• 80

• 3.2

In the equation s + 12 = 84, what is the value of s?

• 12

• 96

• 84

• 72

What is the first step in solving the equation 3/4x - 1/3x = -3/4?

• Combine like terms

• Subtract 1/3x from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4/3

• Add 1/3x to both sides

What is the simplified form of -30/4?

• 7.5

• -7.5

• 15/2

• -15/2