Solving Equations and Deriving a Formula

The video tutorial explains how to solve a system of three equations with three unknowns, A, B, and C. It begins by eliminating the C terms using constraints, forming two equations with two unknowns. The tutorial then demonstrates solving these equations to find the values of A and B, followed by solving for C using the original equation. Finally, it derives a formula for the sum of the first n squares, providing a handy method to calculate the sum without manually squaring and adding each number.

What is the first step in solving the given equations for A, B, and C?

• Multiply all equations by 2

• Add all equations together

• Divide all equations by 3

• Eliminate the C terms

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

How do you eliminate the C terms in the second set of equations?

• Multiply by negative 3

• Add a constant to each equation

• Multiply by negative 2

• Subtract the equations

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

What is the value of A after solving the two equations with two unknowns?

• 1/5

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

After finding A, what is the next step to find B?

• Substitute A into the original equation

• Multiply A by 2

• Divide A by B

• Add A to B

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

What is the value of B after solving the equations?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/6

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.2

How do you find the common denominator when solving for C?

• Find a common multiple

• Use the smallest number

• Divide by the smallest number

• Use the largest number

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

What is the value of C after solving the equations?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/6

What is the formula derived for the sum of the first n squares?

• 1/3 n^3 + 1/2 n^2 + 1/6 n

• 1/3 n^3 + 1/6 n^2 + 1/2 n

• 1/2 n^3 + 1/3 n^2 + 1/6 n

• 1/6 n^3 + 1/2 n^2 + 1/3 n

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CCSS.HSA.SSE.B.4

How can the derived formula be used practically?

• To calculate the sum of squares up to any number

• To find the sum of any sequence

• To solve quadratic equations

• To find the average of a series

What is the benefit of using the derived formula for the sum of squares?

• It simplifies the calculation process

• It only works for small numbers

• It requires more steps

• It increases the number of calculations