Solving One-Step Equations with Intuition

The video tutorial explains how to determine the weight of Old Spice Man using a balance scale. Initially, Old Spice Man and 3 blocks balance against 8 blocks. By removing blocks equally from both sides, the tutorial demonstrates that Old Spice Man weighs 5 blocks. The process is explained both practically and algebraically, showing the importance of maintaining balance in equations.

What is the initial setup described for weighing Old Spice Man?

• Old Spice Man and 5 blocks vs 8 blocks

• 8 blocks on both sides

• Old Spice Man and 3 blocks vs 8 blocks

• Old Spice Man alone on one side

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What does the balanced scale initially compare?

• Old Spice Man to 3 blocks

• Old Spice Man and 3 blocks to 8 blocks

• 5 blocks to 5 blocks

• Old Spice Man to 8 blocks

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What happens when a block is removed from one side of the scale?

• Nothing changes

• The side from which the block was removed becomes lighter

• The side from which the block was removed becomes heavier

• The scale remains balanced

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What is the effect of removing a block from the right-hand side of the scale?

• The left-hand side tilts up

• The right-hand side tilts up

• Both sides remain level

• The scale breaks

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What is the goal of the balancing process described in the video?

• To find the heaviest block

• To balance Old Spice Man with an equal number of blocks

• To isolate Old Spice Man on one side of the scale

• To use all blocks on the scale

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How many times were blocks removed from each side to balance the scale?

• Five times

• Three times

• Two times

• Four times

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What is the correct sequence of actions to balance the scale with Old Spice Man?

• Remove one block from each side simultaneously

• Add blocks to the left-hand side only

• Add one block to each side simultaneously

• Remove blocks from the right-hand side only

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What is the final weight of Old Spice Man as determined in the video?

• 10 blocks

• 3 blocks

• 5 blocks

• 8 blocks

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How many blocks does Old Spice Man weigh according to the balanced scale?

• 2 blocks

• 4 blocks

• 6 blocks

• 5 blocks

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What algebraic operation is performed to find the weight of Old Spice Man?

• Multiplication of blocks

• Subtraction of blocks from both sides

• Addition of blocks

• Division of blocks

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