Solving One-Step Equations with Addition and Subtraction

The video tutorial explains how to solve one-step equations by isolating the variable. It covers two examples: x + 17 = -32 and x - 24 = -59. The process involves performing inverse operations to isolate x and verify the solution by substitution. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the balance of equations and checking solutions for accuracy.

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 17 = -32?

• Add 17 to both sides

• Subtract 17 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 17

• Divide both sides by 17

What operation is used to isolate x in the equation x + 17 = -32?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the value of x in the equation x + 17 = -32?

• 15

• 49

• -49

• -15

How do you verify the solution to the equation x + 17 = -32?

• By multiplying -49 by 17

• By substituting -49 for x in the original equation

• By subtracting 17 from -49

• By adding 17 to -49

What is the second equation discussed in the video?

• x + 24 = 59

• x - 24 = 59

• x - 24 = -59

• x + 24 = -59

What is the first step in solving the equation x - 24 = -59?

• Add 24 to both sides

• Subtract 24 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 24

• Divide both sides by 24

What operation is used to isolate x in the equation x - 24 = -59?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

What is the value of x in the equation x - 24 = -59?

• -35

• 35

• -83

• 83

How do you verify the solution to the equation x - 24 = -59?

• By adding 24 to -35

• By subtracting 24 from -35

• By substituting -35 for x in the original equation

• By multiplying -35 by 24

What is the final step in solving any one-step equation?

• Isolating the variable

• Performing the inverse operation

• Simplifying both sides

• Verifying the solution