Algebra | Equations - An Introduction | Maths with Mrs. B

The video tutorial introduces equations as mathematical statements showing equality between two expressions. It explains the components of equations, including variables and constants, and demonstrates how to solve basic equations step-by-step. The tutorial covers different operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and provides examples of solving equations with these operations. The video concludes with a challenge for viewers to solve an equation on their own.

What is an equation and how does it differ from an expression?

What does it mean when we say that an equation is like a balanced scale?

Explain the role of variables in an equation.

How do you isolate a variable in an equation? Provide an example.

Describe the process of solving the equation X - 5 = 8.

What is the solution to the equation 5X = 20 and how did you arrive at it?

How do you handle negative numbers when solving equations, as seen in X + 7 = -5?