Solving Two-Step Equations Made Easy

The video tutorial covers solving two-step equations using algebra tiles and inverse operations. It includes examples like solving 3n + 2 = 11, 2x + 5 = 11, and equations with negative numbers. Real-world problems, such as calculating the original weight of a sled and converting temperatures, are also addressed. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance in equations and using inverse operations to isolate variables.

What is the first step in solving the equation 3n + 2 = 11 using algebra tiles?

• Add 2 to both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

After isolating the variable in the equation 2x + 5 = 11, what is the value of x?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 4

In the equation 3n - 1 = 8, what operation is performed after adding 1 to both sides?

• Multiply by 3

• Divide by 3

• Subtract 3

• Add 3

What is the value of a in the equation 2a - 3 = -5 after isolating the variable?

• -1

• 1

• -2

• 2

When solving -4y + 2 = -2, what is the first step?

• Divide by -4

• Multiply by -4

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Add 2 to both sides

In the equation 2W - 20 = 180, what is the original weight of the sled?

• 100

• 110

• 90

• 80

How old are the triplets if the sum of their ages and a ten-year-old sibling is 37?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

What is the number if five less than the quotient of the number and 4 is 15?

• 80

• 60

• 90

• 70

What is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit if a freezer is kept at -20 degrees Celsius?

• -18

• -4

• -10

• -14

If Jenny lost 4 points for each incorrect answer and scored 92 out of 120, how many incorrect answers did she have?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 7