Understanding Variables and Equations

Understanding Variables and Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains how to handle variables in equations, focusing on isolating a specific variable, letter A. It guides through the process of moving terms across the equation, understanding multiplication of variables, and deriving the final solution by dividing terms. The tutorial emphasizes following directions and understanding the basic operations involved in solving equations.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to take when dealing with variables?

Follow the given directions

Combine all terms

Ignore the variables

Multiply all terms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which letter should be left alone according to the tutorial?

G

B

A

C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the B's when they are moved to the other side of the equation?

They remain the same

They are multiplied

They cancel out

They are added

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of G plus B in the equation?

G + B = A

G + B = C

G + B = C A

G + B = B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation is used to isolate 'A' when it is next to another letter?

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final form of the equation to isolate 'A'?

A = G - B / C

A = G * B / C

A = G + B / C

A = G + B