Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

This video tutorial covers solving equations, starting with simple addition and subtraction, then moving to multiplication and division. It also addresses equations with negative numbers. The tutorial provides methods for isolating variables and offers practice questions to reinforce learning.

What does an equation tell us?

• That one thing is greater than the other

• That two things are different

• That one thing is less than the other

• That two things are equal

In the equation a + 5 = 12, what is the value of a?

• 17

• 12

• 7

• 5

If b + 12 = 16, what is b?

• 16

• 4

• 8

• 12

In the equation c - 4 = 9, what is the value of c?

• 9

• 17

• 5

• 13

What operation would you perform to isolate d in d + 8 = 20?

• Add 8

• Subtract 8

• Multiply by 8

• Divide by 8

If e + 12 = 23, what is e?

• 23

• 11

• 35

• 12

In the equation f + 6 = 21, what is the value of f?

• 21

• 15

• 6

• 27

What is the value of t in 5t = 25?

• 25

• 10

• 5

• 1

If 7h = 28, what is h?

• 2

• 7

• 14

• 4

In the equation 4p = 44, what is the value of p?

• 11

• 8

• 44

• 4