Solving for x when your variable is on the right side and being divided

The video tutorial explains how to solve for X in an equation. It begins by emphasizing the importance of simplifying equations and removing denominators. The instructor demonstrates how to multiply both sides of the equation to eliminate fractions, leading to a simplified form. Finally, the tutorial shows how to isolate the variable X by performing arithmetic operations, resulting in the solution X = -11.

What is the first step in solving an equation for a variable?

• Add a constant to both sides

• Simplify the equation

• Multiply by zero

• Divide by the variable

Why do we multiply both sides of an equation by the denominator?

• To make the equation longer

• To eliminate the denominator

• To add more variables

• To change the variable

What happens when you multiply a fraction by its denominator?

• The fraction doubles

• The fraction is eliminated

• The fraction remains unchanged

• The fraction becomes zero

How do you isolate the variable X in the equation X + 5 = -6?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

What is the final value of X in the equation X + 5 = -6?

• X = 5

• X = 0

• X = -1

• X = -11