Solving Two-Step Equations

This video tutorial covers solving two-step equations, focusing on understanding terms like constants, coefficients, and variables. It explains the process of isolating the variable to solve equations, providing examples and practice problems to reinforce learning. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of performing operations on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

What is a coefficient in a two-step equation?

• A number that multiplies a variable

• A number that adds to a variable

• A number that subtracts from a variable

• A number that divides a variable

Which term in a two-step equation does not contain a variable?

• Variable term

• Coefficient

• Constant term

• Reciprocal

What is the main goal when solving a two-step equation?

• To find the reciprocal

• To isolate the variable

• To eliminate the equation

• To multiply the terms

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

• Multiply the coefficient

• Add the variable

• Subtract the constant

• Divide the equation

In the equation 3x + 11 = 20, what should be done first?

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 3

• Subtract 11 from both sides

• Add 11 to both sides

After removing the constant in a two-step equation, what is the next step?

• Multiply or divide to remove the coefficient

• Add the constant back

• Add the variable

• Subtract the variable

In the equation 5x - 28 = 8, what is the value of x?

• -4

• -5

• 4

• 5

How do you handle a negative sign in front of a variable term?

• Add it to both sides

• Multiply by -1

• Divide by -1

• Ignore it

What is the reciprocal of 1/3?

• -1/3

• -3

• 3

• 1/3

In the equation x/6 = 8, what operation will isolate x?

• Divide by 6

• Subtract 6

• Add 6

• Multiply by 6