Understanding One-Step Equations

The video tutorial covers solving one-step equations using properties of equality. It explains how to solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems by applying the appropriate property of equality. Each problem is demonstrated with a step-by-step solution and a check to ensure the solution is correct. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the properties and applying them to isolate the variable, ensuring a balanced equation.

What property of equality is used to solve an equation when you have an addition problem?

• Multiplication Property of Equality

• Subtraction Property of Equality

• Division Property of Equality

• Addition Property of Equality

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If you have a subtraction problem in an equation, which property of equality should you use?

• Division Property of Equality

• Multiplication Property of Equality

• Subtraction Property of Equality

• Addition Property of Equality

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

When solving a multiplication problem in an equation, which property of equality is applied?

• Addition Property of Equality

• Multiplication Property of Equality

• Subtraction Property of Equality

• Division Property of Equality

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

How do you solve an equation that involves a fraction?

• Use the Addition Property of Equality

• Use the Subtraction Property of Equality

• Use the Multiplication Property of Equality

• Use the Division Property of Equality

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

• Zero

• A positive number

• A negative number

• The same number

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2B

In an equation, if you divide a negative number by another negative number, what is the result?

• The same number

• Zero

• A negative number

• A positive number

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the first step in solving an equation with a negative sign in front of a variable?

• Multiply by a positive number

• Add a positive number

• Subtract a negative number

• Divide by a negative number

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When checking your solution to an equation, what should the left and right sides of the equation be?

• Zero

• Opposite

• Different

• Equal

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What is the purpose of rewriting the equation during the check step?

• To simplify the equation

• To verify the solution

• To find a new variable

• To change the solution

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What should you do if your solution does not balance the equation?

• Ignore it

• Recalculate the solution

• Change the equation

• Use a different variable

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