Solving One Step Equations with Fractions

The video tutorial addresses common student difficulties with division, particularly due to fractions. It emphasizes understanding inverse operations, specifically how multiplying by two can counteract dividing by two. The instructor demonstrates solving an equation by applying these concepts, simplifying the process to isolate the variable.

Why do students often struggle with division problems?

• They find addition and subtraction easier.

• They prefer working with whole numbers.

• They want to avoid dealing with fractions.

• They are not taught division properly.

What is the inverse operation of dividing by 2?

• Subtracting 2

• Dividing by 2 again

• Adding 2

• Multiplying by 2

What should you do to both sides of the equation to solve for the variable when it is divided by 2?

• Add 2

• Subtract 2

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

What happens to the variable X when you multiply and divide it by the same number?

• It becomes zero

• It remains the same

• It doubles

• It halves

What is the result of -7 multiplied by 2?

• 4

• 14

• -4

• -14