Solving Algebraic Equations for Grade 6

This video tutorial teaches students how to solve algebraic equations by isolating variables. It covers various examples, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division operations. Each example is solved using two methods to reinforce understanding. The video emphasizes the importance of performing operations on both sides of the equation to maintain equality. Students learn to translate word problems into equations and verify their solutions by substitution.

What is the first step in solving the equation m + 7 = 25?

• Multiply both sides by 7

• Subtract 7 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 7

• Add 7 to both sides

If the sum of a number and 34 is 49, what is the number?

• 15

• 16

• 18

• 17

How do you isolate the variable in the equation y - 6 = 24?

• Subtract 6 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 6

• Add 6 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 6

What is the value of x in the equation 2x = 36?

• 19

• 18

• 17

• 16

In the equation n / 8 = 11, what operation should be performed to isolate n?

• Multiply both sides by 8

• Divide both sides by 8

• Subtract 8 from both sides

• Add 8 to both sides

What is the value of n in the equation n / 8 = 11?

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• 99

• 88

• 77

In the equation 2x - 3 = 9 + 2, what should be done first to simplify the equation?

• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Simplify 9 + 2

• Divide both sides by 2

What is the value of x in the equation 2x - 3 = 11?

• 7

• 6

• 9

• 8

In the equation 2 + n / 4 = 8, what is the first step to isolate n?

• Add 4 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

What is the value of h in the equation h + 3 * 4 = 28?

• 17

• 16

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• 14