Solving Equations and Verifying Solutions

Solving Equations and Verifying Solutions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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In this video tutorial, Mr. Sproul introduces the class to solving two-step equations. He shares a personal story about his family and hobbies before diving into the lesson. The tutorial covers the steps to solve two-step equations, including undoing addition or subtraction, undoing multiplication or division, and solving for x. Mr. Sproul walks through problem 1A using a visual method with pouches and gold coins, and checks the solution. He then introduces problem 2A, explaining how to handle negative variables. The lesson concludes with a summary and farewell.

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does Mr. Sproul enjoy doing with his family?

Fishing

Hiking

Snowmobiling

Skiing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

Undo addition or subtraction

Check the solution

Solve for x

Undo multiplication or division

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 5x + 2 = 8 + 2x, what should be done first?

Add 2 to both sides

Subtract 2x from both sides

Multiply both sides by 5

Divide both sides by 2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After simplifying the equation 5x + 2 = 8 + 2x, what is the next step?

Divide by 3

Subtract 2 from both sides

Add 8 to both sides

Multiply by 3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of x in the equation 5x + 2 = 8 + 2x after solving?

3

2

4

1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you verify the solution of an equation?

By substituting back into the original equation

By checking with a calculator

By guessing

By asking a friend

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the equation -10 - k = 36?

Multiply by -1

Subtract 36 from both sides

Divide by 10

Add 10 to both sides

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