How to Solve Equations | One-Step & Two-Step | Math with Mr. J

What is the main goal when solving an equation?

• To make both sides of the equation equal to zero

• To isolate the variable

• To multiply all numbers by the variable

• To find the sum of all numbers in the equation

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Squaring

Solve for x: x - 9 = 28

• x = 19

• x = 37

• x = 28

• x = 9

Solve for a: a + 14 = 33

• a = 47

• a = 19

• a = 33

• a = 14

What is the value of 'w' in the equation 80 = 4w?

• 4

• 20

• 80

• 320

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 10 = 28?

• Divide both sides by 3.

• Add 10 to both sides.

• Subtract 10 from both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 3.

What is the value of 'x' in the equation 3x + 10 = 28?

• 3

• 6

• 9

• 18

What is the first step to solve the equation 9y - 12 = 15?

• Divide both sides by 9.

• Subtract 12 from both sides.

• Add 12 to both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 9.

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 10 = 28?

• Add 10 to both sides

• Subtract 10 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

What is the value of y in the equation 9y - 12 = 15?

• y = 2

• y = 3

• y = 4

• y = 5