Understanding Equation Manipulation Techniques

The video tutorial begins with a recap of the previous lesson, focusing on solving equations. The teacher guides the student, Joshua, through solving an equation by multiplying by three to cancel out terms. The discussion then shifts to applying this rule to a new problem, emphasizing the importance of canceling denominators. The teacher provides clarification on the steps involved, ensuring Joshua understands the process. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points covered.

What was the starting point for the problem discussed in the video?

• From the beginning

• From question A

• From question B

• From the middle

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

Why did Joshua multiply by three in the equation?

• To add five to x

• To cancel out a denominator

• To simplify the equation

• To make the equation more complex

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the result of multiplying the equation by three?

• x minus five equals fifteen

• x plus five equals fifteen

• x times five equals fifteen

• x divided by five equals fifteen

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2

What is the purpose of canceling out denominators in an equation?

• To make the equation longer

• To simplify the equation

• To add more variables

• To make the equation more difficult

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What should be multiplied by two when canceling the denominator?

• Only the x

• Only the constant

• Both x and the constant

• Neither x nor the constant

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the correct equation after multiplying by two?

• 2x times x over five equals fourteen

• 2x divided by x over five equals fourteen

• 2x plus x over five equals fourteen

• 2x minus x over five equals fourteen

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the final value of x in the problem?

• x equals 35

• x equals 45

• x equals 55

• x equals 65

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What common mistake was highlighted in the video?

• Multiplying by the wrong number

• Forgetting to add a constant

• Not canceling the denominator correctly

• Using the wrong variable

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What should be done after canceling the denominator?

• Add a constant

• Subtract a constant

• Divide by the remaining number

• Multiply by another number

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the key takeaway from the final review?

• Always multiply by three

• Check each step carefully

• Use a calculator

• Skip unnecessary steps

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5