ACT PREP - Solving for X with 2 Variables

ACT PREP - Solving for X with 2 Variables

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video tutorial guides viewers through solving a math problem involving two equations. It begins with setting up the problem and isolating the variable Y in two different equations. The tutorial then equates these expressions to solve for X, demonstrating the process of handling fractions and simplifying equations. The final solution is presented, with X equaling 2, and the tutorial concludes with a brief recap.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in isolating the variable y in the equation 2x = 4 - y?

Subtract 2x from both sides

Add 2x to both sides

Subtract 4 from both sides

Add y to both sides

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After isolating y in the equation 5y = 6 - 3x, what is the next step?

Add 3x to both sides

Multiply both sides by 5

Divide both sides by 5

Subtract 6 from both sides

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of setting the two expressions for y equal to each other?

To eliminate the variable x

To solve for x

To find the value of y

To simplify the equation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you eliminate the fraction in the equation 6 - 3x/5 = 4 - 2x?

Multiply both sides by 5

Subtract 5 from both sides

Add 5 to both sides

Divide both sides by 5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final value of x after solving the equation?

x = 1

x = 2

x = 4

x = 3

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