Solving a two step equation

The video tutorial explains how to solve a two-step equation involving subtraction and division. It emphasizes the importance of following operations to isolate the variable. The process includes undoing subtraction by adding to both sides and then solving the equation by multiplying. The tutorial concludes with the final solution, demonstrating the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.

What is the first step to solve the equation 3.4 - a = 2.5?

Why is it important to follow the operations when solving equations?

How do you isolate the variable 'a' in the equation a / 3.4 = 18.5?

What multiplication do you perform to solve for 'a' after adding 16 to both sides?

What is the final value of 'a' that makes the equation true?