Solving an equation with variable on the same side

The video tutorial explains how to solve multi-step equations by isolating variables. It begins with an introduction to multi-step equations, emphasizing the goal of isolating the variable. The tutorial then demonstrates combining like terms to simplify the equation, followed by solving the equation using the addition property of equality and division. Finally, it verifies the solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to ensure correctness.

What is the main goal when solving a multi-step equation?

• To make the equation more complex

• To eliminate all variables from the equation

• To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true

• To add more variables to the equation

What is the process called when you add the coefficients of the same variable?

• Distributing terms

• Combining like terms

• Factoring

• Simplifying fractions

If you have 7p + 8p, what is the result after combining like terms?

• 59

• 8p

• 7p

• 15p

What is the next step after simplifying the equation to 15p - 16 = 59?

• Multiply both sides by 15

• Divide both sides by 16

• Add 16 to both sides

• Subtract 15 from both sides

What is the value of p in the equation 15p = 75?

• p = 3

• p = 75

• p = 5

• p = 15