Solving One Step Equations with Negative Variables

Solving One Step Equations with Negative Variables

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
6.EE.B.7, 8.EE.C.7B, 6.EE.A.2B

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.6.EE.B.7
,
CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
,
CCSS.6.EE.A.2B
CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1
,
CCSS.7.EE.A.1
,
The video tutorial explains how to solve equations with negative variables, specifically focusing on the equation negative x equals six. It covers the concept of coefficients, inverse operations, and provides a step-by-step simplification process. The tutorial also compares the original and simplified solutions, highlighting the use of opposites. Finally, it offers additional examples and practice problems for students to apply the learned concepts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial incorrect solution presented in the video?

x = 6

x = -6

x = 1

x = 0

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the coefficient of x in the equation -x = 6?

1

-1

6

0

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation is performed to both sides of the equation to simplify it?

Division

Multiplication

Addition

Subtraction

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final simplified solution of the equation?

x = 6

x = 0

x = 1

x = -6

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the sign of x change in the simplified solution compared to the original equation?

From negative to positive

From positive to negative

It remains negative

It remains positive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the opposite of a negative variable in the context of the video?

A positive variable

A negative variable

Zero

The same variable

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution for the equation -x = -8 using the quicker method?

x = 8

x = -8

x = 0

x = 1

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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