Solving a one step equation using addition

The video tutorial explains how to solve the equation -, 5 + b = 22. It highlights common student mistakes, such as misunderstanding the operation on the variable. The teacher uses the commutative property to rearrange the equation, clarifying that subtraction is involved. By applying the addition property of equality, the teacher demonstrates how to solve for the variable, resulting in b = 27.

What is the initial equation presented by the teacher?

• -5 + b = 22

• 5 - b = 22

• b + 5 = 22

• b - 5 = 22

What common mistake do students make when analyzing the equation?

• They forget to add the numbers.

• They focus on what the variable does to the number.

• They ignore the variable completely.

• They multiply instead of adding.

Which property is used to rearrange the equation?

• Identity Property

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

How is the equation rewritten using the commutative property?

• 5 + b = 22

• b - 5 = 22

• b + 5 = 22

• -5 - b = 22

What is the final value of the variable b?

• 22

• 27

• 5

• 0