Isolating X in Equations

The video tutorial explains how to isolate the variable X in an equation. It begins by discussing the importance of isolating X to find its value. The tutorial then demonstrates using the distributive property to simplify the equation, followed by adding X to both sides to further simplify. Finally, it explains subtracting terms to fully isolate X, resulting in the solution for X.

Why is it important to isolate X in an equation?

• To add more variables

• To eliminate X from the equation

• To make the equation more complex

• To find the value of X

What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

• To maintain equality

• To simplify calculations

• To eliminate variables

• To change the equation

What property is used to simplify the equation 16 - x + 5 = 5?

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

What does the distributive property help to clarify in the equation?

• The role of the negative sign

• The value of X

• The sum of the terms

• The equality of both sides

What is the first step in isolating X in the equation 16 - x + 5 = 5?

• Divide both sides by X

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add X to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

After adding X to both sides, what is the next step to isolate X?

• Multiply both sides by X

• Divide both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

What operation is performed to both sides to eliminate the positive 5?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the result of subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation?

• The equation remains unchanged

• The equation becomes more complex

• X is isolated

• X is eliminated

What is the final value of X after solving the equation?

• 6

• 10

• 16

• 0

What does the final equation verify about the solution?

• The solution is incomplete

• The solution is complex

• The solution is verified

• The solution is incorrect