Solving One Step Equations with Inverse Operations

The video tutorial explores solving one-step equations, emphasizing the importance of isolating the variable and maintaining balance by applying the same operation to both sides of the equation. It introduces the concept of inverse operations, such as using subtraction to counteract addition, and provides examples to illustrate these methods. The tutorial concludes with a review of the key concepts, reinforcing the golden rule of equations and the use of inverse operations.

What is the primary goal when solving one-step equations?

• To add numbers to both sides

• To subtract numbers from both sides

• To balance the equation

• To get the variable on a side by itself

Why is it important to do the same thing to both sides of an equation?

• To simplify the equation

• To keep the equation balanced

• To change the variable

• To make the equation more complex

What is an inverse operation?

• An operation that adds numbers

• An operation that multiplies numbers

• An operation that divides numbers

• An operation that uses the opposite operation

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

In the equation X + 4 = -2, what is the value of X?

• -2

• -6

• 2

• 6

How do you solve the equation X - 3.4 = 7.1?

• Multiply both sides by 3.4

• Divide both sides by 3.4

• Subtract 3.4 from both sides

• Add 3.4 to both sides

What is the value of X in the equation 6X = -18?

• -3

• 3

• -6

• 6

To solve the equation X / 5 = -4, what operation should you use?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the value of X in the equation X / 5 = -4?

• -4

• 20

• -20

• 4

What is the most important rule to remember when solving equations?

• Always subtract numbers from both sides

• Always add numbers to both sides

• Do the same thing to both sides

• Multiply both sides by the same number