Understanding One-Step Equations

The video tutorial explains how to solve a one-step equation, specifically 2x = 10. It begins with a quick overview, followed by a detailed step-by-step explanation. The instructor demonstrates dividing both sides by 2 to isolate x, resulting in x = 5. The solution is verified by substituting back into the original equation. The video concludes with a confirmation of the correct answer.

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x = 10?

• Add 10 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

What operation is used to isolate x in the equation 2x = 10?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

In the equation 2x = 10, what does the '2' next to 'x' signify?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

After dividing both sides of 2x = 10 by 2, what is the value of x?

• 2

• 20

• 5

• 10

How can you verify that x = 5 is the correct solution for 2x = 10?

• By checking if 5 divided by 2 equals 10

• By checking if 5 minus 2 equals 10

• By checking if 5 plus 2 equals 10

• By checking if 2 times 5 equals 10

What is the result of substituting x = 5 back into the equation 2x = 10?

• 2 times 5 equals 10

• 2 times 5 equals 20

• 2 times 5 equals 5

• 2 times 5 equals 15