Solving for y in Linear Equations

Solving for y in Linear Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video tutorial covers solving equations for y using inverse operations. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by detailed examples, including solving 3x - y = 10 and equations involving fractions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of aligning equal signs and using inverse operations to isolate y. It also explains how to express equations in slope-intercept form and solve more complex equations with fractions. The video concludes with a final example and a summary of the key concepts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving for y in an equation?

Multiply both sides by y

Use inverse operations

Add the x terms to both sides

Divide both sides by x

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 3x - y = 10, what operation is used to isolate y?

Multiply both sides by 3

Subtract 3x from both sides

Divide both sides by 3

Add 3x to both sides

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After isolating -y in the equation 3x - y = 10, what is the next step?

Divide by -1

Multiply by -1

Add 10 to both sides

Subtract 10 from both sides

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope in the equation y = 3x - 10?

3

10

-10

-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of 1/5?

1/5

5

5/1

1/25

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 1/5y = 3x + 10, what operation is used to isolate y?

Subtract 5

Add 5

Divide by 5

Multiply by 5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope in the equation y = 15x + 50?

50

15

1/15

1/50

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