Solving Equations with the DCMAM Strategy

The video tutorial explains how to solve complex equations by following basic rules and using a mnemonic device 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' to remember the steps. It covers distributing, combining like terms, moving variables, and undoing operations with examples.

What is the first step in solving complex equations according to the mnemonic?

• Undo addition

• Move variables

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

What does the 'D' in the mnemonic 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' stand for?

• Derive

• Distribute

• Deduct

• Divide

What should you do if you encounter parentheses in an equation?

• Combine them with like terms

• Ignore them

• Distribute to eliminate them

• Move them to one side

After distributing, what is the next step in solving complex equations?

• Apply equality properties

• Move variables to one side

• Combine like terms

• Undo addition and subtraction

What does the 'M' in 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' represent?

• Modify

• Multiply

• Measure

• Move variables

What property must be used when undoing addition or subtraction in an equation?

• Distributive property

• Associative property

• Addition property of equality

• Commutative property

How do you handle a subtraction of 8 in an equation?

• Subtract another 8

• Add 8 to both sides

• Divide by 8

• Multiply by 8

What is the final step in solving the equations as per the mnemonic?

• Combine like terms

• Undo multiplication

• Distribute

• Move variables

What should you do when you see '4x' in an equation to solve for x?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 4 from both sides

What is the purpose of the mnemonic 'Don't Call Me After Midnight' in solving equations?

• To confuse the solver

• To memorize the equation itself

• To provide entertainment

• To remember the order of operations