Solving One-Step Equations Challenge

This video tutorial covers solving one-step equations using inverse operations. It explains how to isolate variables by applying the opposite operation, whether it be addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. The tutorial provides examples and practice problems to reinforce the concepts, ensuring students understand the process of solving equations step by step.

What is the primary goal when solving an equation?

• To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true

• To make both sides of the equation equal

• To simplify the equation

• To eliminate all variables

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

If x + 9 = 20, what is the value of x?

• 29

• 20

• 9

• 11

What should the result be when undoing addition or subtraction?

• One

• Zero

• The variable

• The original number

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

If -5x = 30, what is the value of x?

• -5

• 5

• 6

• -6

What should the result be when undoing multiplication or division?

• Zero

• One

• The original number

• The variable

If w + 4 = -8, what is the value of w?

• 4

• -12

• 12

• -4

If 6x = -18, what is the value of x?

• -3

• 6

• 3

• -6

If -3x/4 = 6, what is the value of x?

• -8

• 8

• -6

• 6