Understanding Two-Step Equations

Understanding Two-Step Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, English, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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This video tutorial explains how to solve a two-step equation by performing opposite operations on both sides. It starts with isolating the variable using subtraction and then uses division to solve for the variable. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of applying operations to both sides of the equation to maintain balance.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

Multiply both sides by a variable

Add a constant to both sides

Perform an opposite operation on both sides

Perform the same operation on both sides

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the opposite operation of addition?

Division

Addition

Multiplication

Subtraction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After subtracting 5 from both sides, what is the resulting equation?

x = 21

2x = 16

x = 16

2x = 21

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the opposite operation of multiplication?

Addition

Subtraction

Division

Multiplication

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of x after solving the equation?

x = 8

x = 21

x = 5

x = 16

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