Solving a one step equation using addition

The video tutorial explains how to solve one-step equations, emphasizing the importance of isolating variables and using inverse operations. It warns against common mistakes when dealing with subtraction and negative numbers. The tutorial demonstrates solving an equation by adding to both sides to isolate the variable, ensuring the use of the addition property of equality to maintain equivalent equations.

What is a common mistake students make when solving one-step equations?

• Using multiplication instead of division

• Making errors with subtraction and negative numbers

• Ignoring the variable

• Forgetting to add numbers

What is the first step in solving an equation according to the video?

• Divide by the coefficient

• Add random numbers

• Isolate the variable

• Multiply both sides by zero

What operation should be used to undo subtraction in an equation?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

What property is used to ensure equivalent equations when adding numbers?

• Division property of equality

• Addition property of equality

• Multiplication property of equality

• Subtraction property of equality

What is the final value of the variable J in the example?

• -3

• 0

• -7

• 3