Mastering One Step Equations

The video tutorial covers solving one-step equations, a skill typically learned in sixth grade. It explains the concept of isolating variables and the use of inverse operations to maintain balance in equations. The tutorial provides detailed steps for solving equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, emphasizing the importance of keeping variables positive. Students are encouraged to practice solving equations independently after each section.

What is the primary goal when solving a one-step equation?

• To balance both sides of the equation

• To isolate the variable on one side

• To multiply both sides by the same number

• To add the same number to both sides

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

If you want to undo multiplication by 4, what should you do?

• Add 4

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

• Subtract 4

In the equation y + 4 = 6, what is the first step to isolate y?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Add 4 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

What is the result of solving the equation y + 4 = 6?

• y = -2

• y = 4

• y = 2

• y = 10

In the equation m - 11 = -45, what is the inverse operation to isolate m?

• Add 11 to both sides

• Subtract 11 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 11

• Divide both sides by 11

What is the value of m in the equation m - 11 = -45?

• m = -34

• m = -56

• m = 56

• m = 34

In the equation 90 = -15x, what is the first step to isolate x?

• Add 15 to both sides

• Subtract 15 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by -15

• Divide both sides by -15

What is the value of x in the equation 90 = -15x?

• x = 60

• x = -60

• x = 6

• x = -6

In the equation -m/4 = 21, what is the inverse operation to isolate m?

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by -4

• Divide both sides by -4