Solving Equations and Inverse Operations

Solving Equations and Inverse Operations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial introduces one-step equations, explaining what an equation is and how to solve it using inverse operations. The teacher provides examples, such as solving 3 + X = 10 and X - 10 = 4, demonstrating the process of isolating the variable by applying inverse operations to both sides of the equation. The lesson emphasizes understanding the concept of equations and the use of inverse operations to maintain balance while solving.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature that makes a mathematical statement an equation?

It is written in English.

It includes numbers.

It has an equal sign.

It contains a variable.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the equal sign in an equation signify?

The equation is a statement.

Both sides of the equation are equal.

The equation is a question.

The equation is incorrect.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to isolate the variable in an equation?

To make the equation longer.

To make the equation more complex.

To find the value of the variable.

To add more numbers to the equation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you cannot solve an equation by inspection?

Change the equation

Guess the answer

Use inverse operations

Add more numbers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Division

Subtraction

Multiplication

Addition

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Division

Subtraction

Multiplication

Addition

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

To add more variables

To isolate the variable

To change the equation

To make the equation more complex

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