Exploring Solutions for y in Algebraic Equations

The video tutorial covers solving equations for y, focusing on two examples. It begins with an introduction to different versions of the paper and proceeds to solve the equation X + 6y = -2, explaining how to find the slope (m) and y-intercept (b). The second example involves distributing and solving an equation with parentheses. The tutorial concludes with instructions on submitting work and the importance of keeping the paper for full credit.

How many different versions of the paper are there?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

What is the goal when solving the equation X + 6y = -2?

• To get the equation in the form y = mx + b

• To find the value of X

• To eliminate the variable X

• To find the value of y

What is the first step in solving the equation X + 6y = -2?

• Divide by the number in front of y

• Add or subtract the X

• Add 2 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 6

What should you do if the calculator gives you a decimal when dividing?

• Round it to the nearest whole number

• Change it to a fraction using math enter enter

• Multiply it by 10

• Leave it as a decimal

What is the slope (m) in the equation y = -1/6x - 1/3?

• -1/3

• -1/6

• 1/6

• 1/3

Where do you input your answers in Canvas?

• Discussions

• Assignments

• Modules

• Grades

What is the first step in solving the second example equation?

• Add or subtract the number with y

• Divide by the number in front of y

• Distribute the number in front of the parentheses

• Combine like terms

What is the result of distributing 1/4 to the terms inside the parentheses in the second example?

• 4x - 1/4

• 1/4x + 4

• 4x + 1/4

• 1/4x - 4

What is the y-intercept (b) in the equation y = 1/4x + 4?

• 1/4

• 4

• -4

• -1/4

What should you do if you think there is an error in the system?

• Shoot an email to the teacher

• Redo the entire assignment

• Submit it anyway

• Ignore it