Solving Linear Equations Steps

The video tutorial introduces solving equations using inverse operations. It covers techniques for solving simple equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The tutorial progresses to more complex two-step equations and equations with brackets, emphasizing the importance of isolating variables and performing inverse operations on both sides of the equation.

What is the first step in solving an equation?

• Ignore the equation

• Guess the answer

• Use a calculator

• Apply a consistent method

In the equation x + 5 = 17, what operation should be performed to isolate x?

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 5

• Add 5 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 17?

• x = 17

• x = 15

• x = 12

• x = 10

In the equation x - 3 = 8, what operation should be performed to solve for x?

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Add 3 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

What is the solution to the equation x - 3 = 8?

• x = 5

• x = 8

• x = 11

• x = 14

In the equation 5x = 30, what operation should be performed to solve for x?

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Divide both sides by 5

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 30?

• x = 5

• x = 6

• x = 15

• x = 10

In the equation x / 4 = 3, what operation should be performed to solve for x?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Add 4 to both sides

What is the solution to the equation x / 4 = 3?

• x = 3

• x = 6

• x = 9

• x = 12

In the equation 3x + 1 = 22, what is the first step to solve for x?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Subtract 1 from both sides

• Add 1 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3