Exploring One Step Equations with Negative Numbers

The video tutorial explains how to solve one-step equations involving negative numbers. It covers solving equations using inverse operations: subtraction for addition, addition for subtraction, division for multiplication, and multiplication for division. The tutorial includes examples and checks for each type of equation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the signs of numbers and their effects on the results.

What is the inverse operation used to isolate the variable in addition equations?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• None of the above

How do you check if the solution for an equation is correct?

• Add 10 to the solution

• Subtract the solution from 100

• Multiply the solution by 2

• Substitute the solution back into the equation

What is the result of adding the opposite of subtracting 14 from -36?

• 50

• 22

• -22

• -50

What is the solution when you add 16 to both sides of an equation with M = -16?

• -32

• 16

• 32

• 0

What operation is used to solve multiplication equations?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the solution when dividing 108 by -9?

• -9

• 9

• -12

• 12

How do you solve an equation with the variable divided by -5?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by -5

What is the result of multiplying a negative number by a negative number?

• A positive number

• Zero

• A negative number

• The same number

What does SPON stand for in solving equations?

• Subtract, Plus, Over, Next

• Same Position, Opposite Number

• Subtract Positive, Obtain Negative

• Same Positive, Opposite Negative

What is the correct way to verify a solution in a division equation?

• Subtract the divisor from the solution

• Add the divisor to the solution

• Divide the solution by the divisor

• Multiply the solution by the divisor