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How To Solve One - Step Equations (Addition & Subtraction)

How To Solve One - Step Equations (Addition & Subtraction)

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

10th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to solve algebraic equations using algebra tiles. It begins with solving X + 1 = 3, showing both the algebra tile method and the traditional method. The tutorial then moves on to solve P - 5 = -2 and Y + 4 = -7, using similar techniques. Each example is followed by a verification step to ensure the solution is correct. The video emphasizes the importance of balancing equations and visualizing them with tiles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the green tile represent in the algebra tile method?

The number 1

The variable X

The number 3

The equal sign

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you isolate X in the equation X + 1 = 3 using traditional methods?

Multiply both sides by 2

Subtract 1 from both sides

Add 1 to both sides

Divide both sides by 3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving P - 5 = -2 using algebra tiles?

Remove 2 red tiles from both sides

Add 2 yellow tiles to both sides

Add 5 red tiles to both sides

Add 5 yellow tiles to both sides

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution for P in the equation P - 5 = -2?

P = 5

P = 0

P = 3

P = -3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation y + 4 = -7, what operation is needed to isolate Y using algebra tiles?

Remove 7 red tiles

Add 4 yellow tiles

Add 7 yellow tiles

Add 4 red tiles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution for Y in the equation y + 4 = -7?

Y = -3

Y = -11

Y = 3

Y = 11

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you verify the solution for Y in the equation y + 4 = -7?

Substitute Y with 0

Substitute Y with -11

Substitute Y with 7

Substitute Y with 4

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