Isolating Variables and Basic Operations

This video tutorial covers the basics of solving one-step equations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It explains the concept of balancing equations using a balance scale analogy and provides step-by-step solutions to various problems. The tutorial also addresses more advanced and tricky problems, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance in equations by performing the same operations on both sides.

What is the result of 5 plus 2?

• 6

• 7

• 9

• 8

What is the result of 5 minus 2?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

What is the result of 2 minus 2?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

What is the result of 5 times 2?

• 9

• 8

• 11

• 10

What is the result of 5 times negative 2?

• 10

• 0

• -5

• -10

What number multiplied by one-fifth equals one?

• 5

• 2

• 1

• 10

What number divided by 5 equals one?

• 1

• 15

• 5

• 10

What must be done to both sides of an equation to maintain balance?

• Multiply by zero

• Subtract the same number

• Perform the same operation

• Add the same number

If a red cylinder is removed from one side of a balance, what must be done to the other side?

• Remove a red cylinder

• Add a blue cube

• Do nothing

• Add a yellow sphere