Solving a linear equation using two steps

The video tutorial explains how to solve two-step equations by isolating the variable using inverse operations and reverse order of operations. It emphasizes the importance of handling fractions by multiplying by the reciprocal to simplify the equation. The tutorial concludes with a solved example, demonstrating the process of obtaining the final solution.

What is the primary goal when solving a two-step equation?

• To eliminate all variables

• To isolate the variable

• To simplify the equation to a single number

• To multiply all terms by zero

When solving a two-step equation, which operation should you undo first?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Exponentiation

• Addition or Subtraction

In the example given, what operation is performed after subtracting 2 from both sides?

• Dividing both sides by 2

• Multiplying both sides by 1/2

• Multiplying both sides by 2

• Adding 2 to both sides

How can you simplify an equation where a variable is multiplied by a fraction?

• By adding the fraction to both sides

• By dividing by the fraction

• By subtracting the fraction from both sides

• By multiplying by the reciprocal of the fraction

What is the reciprocal of 1/2?

• 1/2

• 0.5

• 2

• 1