Solving Simple Algebraic Equations

Solving Simple Algebraic Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Professor Dave introduces algebraic equations and demonstrates solving them using inverse operations. He starts with simple equations involving addition and subtraction, then moves to multiplication and division. The video also covers more complex equations, emphasizing the reverse order of operations (PEMDAS) to isolate variables. The tutorial aims to build foundational skills for solving algebraic equations.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal when solving algebraic equations?

To find the value of the variable

To eliminate all numbers from the equation

To add more variables to the equation

To make both sides of the equation different

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is common sense not always sufficient for solving equations?

Because equations are always complex

Because it doesn't work for trickier equations

Because it requires memorization

Because it involves guessing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Multiplication

Division

Subtraction

Exponentiation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Add different numbers

Perform the same operation

Perform different operations

Subtract different numbers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation x + 2 = 5, what operation is needed to solve for x?

Multiply both sides by 2

Subtract 2 from both sides

Divide both sides by 2

Add 2 to both sides

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you solve the equation N - 4 = 17?

Divide both sides by 4

Subtract 4 from both sides

Add 4 to both sides

Multiply both sides by 4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Division

Exponentiation

Addition

Subtraction

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