KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Money - Problem: - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to solve two equations to find the values of X and Y. It begins by isolating X in the first equation, then substitutes this value into the second equation to solve for Y. The process involves rearranging terms and understanding the movement of terms across the equals sign. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the steps involved in solving the equations.

What is the first step in solving the equation 8 = X + 3?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Add 3 to both sides

After finding X = 5, what is the next step in solving the equations?

• Multiply X by 2

• Substitute X into the second equation

• Add X to the first equation

• Divide X by 2

What is the equation after substituting X = 5 into y + 2 = 10 + X?

• y + 2 = 10 / 5

• y + 2 = 10 * 5

• y + 2 = 10 - 5

• y + 2 = 10 + 5

How do you rearrange the equation y + 2 = 15 to solve for Y?

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

What is the final value of Y after solving the equations?

• 13

• 10

• 12

• 11