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 the first step to solve one-step equations according to the text?

Explain the importance of isolating variables in solving equations.

What is the inverse operation of subtracting 4?

How does the addition property of equality help in solving equations?

What is the final value of J as stated in the text?