Solving Equations and Distributing Terms

Solving Equations and Distributing Terms

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers solving two-step equations, including those with parentheses. It begins with a review of one-step equations and introduces two-step equations, emphasizing the importance of isolating the variable. The instructor provides examples and explains the steps of adding/subtracting and dividing. The tutorial also covers equations with parentheses, highlighting the need to distribute before solving. Repetition is used to reinforce learning, ensuring students can visualize the steps in their minds.

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

Square both sides of the equation

Multiply both sides by the coefficient of x

Divide both sides by the constant

Add or subtract to isolate the variable term

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 2x + 5 = 15, what should be done first?

Subtract 5 from both sides

Add 5 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 2

Divide both sides by 2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After subtracting 5 from both sides in the equation 2x + 5 = 15, what is the next step?

Add 5 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 2

Divide both sides by 2

Subtract 2 from both sides

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 5 = 15?

x = 10

x = 15

x = 20

x = 5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 15 + 6x = 45, what is the first step to isolate x?

Add 15 to both sides

Subtract 15 from both sides

Multiply both sides by 6

Divide both sides by 6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After subtracting 15 from both sides in the equation 15 + 6x = 45, what is the next step?

Divide both sides by 6

Multiply both sides by 6

Subtract 6 from both sides

Add 6 to both sides

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution to the equation 15 + 6x = 45?

x = 15

x = 10

x = 5

x = 20

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