Solving Multi-Step Equations and Operations

This video tutorial teaches how to solve multi-step equations with unknown variables. It explains two methods: using the distributed property and eliminating fractions first. The instructor demonstrates the second method, which involves multiplying both sides by three to eliminate fractions, simplifying the equation, and solving for the variable. The video concludes with a comparison of methods and a call to subscribe for more math content.

What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation with parentheses?

• Remove the parentheses

• Add all terms together

• Multiply by the denominator

• Divide by the coefficient

Which method involves using the distributive property?

• Third method

• Fourth method

• Second method

• First method

What does the distributive property involve?

• Adding terms

• Distributing a factor across terms

• Dividing terms

• Subtracting terms

What operation is used to eliminate fractions in the second method?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the purpose of multiplying both sides by three in the second method?

• To add fractions

• To subtract fractions

• To divide fractions

• To eliminate fractions

What happens to the terms 3 and 1/3 when multiplied together?

• They divide each other

• They subtract each other

• They cancel each other out

• They add up

After eliminating fractions, what is the next step in simplifying the equation?

• Divide by the variable

• Remove parentheses

• Add fractions

• Subtract constants

What is the result of multiplying 3 * 3x?

• 12x

• 9x

• 6x

• 15x

How do you eliminate a smaller variable term from both sides of the equation?

• Divide it by both sides

• Add it to both sides

• Multiply it by both sides

• Subtract it from both sides

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Exponentiation

• Addition