Solving Linear Equations Steps

Solving Linear Equations Steps

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a linear equation with one unknown, resulting in x equals 11. It begins with an introduction to the problem, followed by a step-by-step process of grouping X terms, subtracting 2x, and simplifying arithmetic. The tutorial concludes with the final steps to solve the equation, emphasizing the importance of grouping like terms and constants.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final result of the linear equation discussed in the video?

x equals 0

x equals 20

x equals 11

x equals 5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the linear equation?

Multiply both sides by 2

Divide both sides by X

Add 4 to both sides

Group all X terms on the left side

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What operation is performed after grouping all X terms on the left side?

Add 2x to both sides

Divide both sides by 2

Subtract 2x from both sides

Multiply both sides by 2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is done after grouping all constants on the right side of the equation?

Add 4 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 4

Divide both sides by 4

Subtract 4 from both sides

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step to simplify the arithmetic in the equation?

Subtract 2 from both sides

Add 2 to both sides

Simplify the arithmetic

Multiply both sides by 2