The video tutorial explains how to solve multi-step equations with variables on the same side, emphasizing the importance of following the order of operations, particularly when dealing with parentheses. It guides through simplifying expressions inside the innermost parentheses first and applying the distributive property. The tutorial concludes with solving the equation step-by-step to find the value of the variable.

What is the first step when dealing with multiple parentheses in an equation?

• Simplify the outermost expression first

• Ignore the parentheses

• Simplify inside the innermost parentheses first

• Apply the distributive property immediately

Which property is applied to simplify the expression 2 * (U - 10)?

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Identity Property

After applying the distributive property, what is the next step in solving the equation?

• Combine like terms

• Add a constant to both sides

• Multiply both sides by a constant

• Divide both sides by a constant

What is the final value of the variable U in the equation?

• 0

• 3

• 1

• 2

What should you always remember when following the order of operations?

• Work from the innermost parentheses

• Work from the outermost expression

• Start with addition

• Ignore multiplication