Solving a linear equation with a variable on both sides

The video tutorial explains how to solve an equation by making the variable positive. The teacher demonstrates the process of choosing which side to solve for the variable, emphasizing the preference for a positive variable. The tutorial covers eliminating variables on one side and simplifying the equation to find the solution. The final steps involve adding and dividing to reach the solution, where the variable is determined to be equal to 4.

Why does the teacher prefer to solve for a positive variable?

• It makes the solution process faster.

• It avoids negative numbers, which can be confusing.

• It is a requirement in all math problems.

• It is the only correct way to solve equations.

What is the initial equation presented by the teacher?

• 5N + 34 = 2 + 14N

• 5N + 34 = -2 - 14N

• 5N - 34 = -2 + 14N

• 5N + 34 = -2 + 14N

What operation does the teacher perform to eliminate the variable on the left side?

• Add 5N to both sides

• Subtract 5N from both sides

• Subtract 14N from both sides

• Add 14N to both sides

What is the result after adding 2 to both sides of the equation?

• 34 = 9N

• 34 = 14N

• 36 = 9N

• 36 = 14N

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

• N = 3

• N = 5

• N = 4

• N = 6