Solving One and Two Step Equations Challenge

This video tutorial introduces solving one and two-step equations using inverse operations. It emphasizes the importance of balancing equations, showing all work, and checking solutions. The tutorial provides examples, focusing on handling negatives and common mistakes. It concludes with an introduction to two-step equations, explaining the order of operations in solving them.

What is the first step in solving equations as discussed in the video?

• Perform the same operation on both sides

• Only manipulate one side of the equation

• Subtract the same value from both sides

• Add the same value to both sides

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What operation would you use to solve the equation W + 8 = 13?

• Multiply both sides by 8

• Divide both sides by 8

• Subtract 8 from both sides

• Add 8 to both sides

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In the context of the video, what is the purpose of checking your solution?

• To ensure the equation remains balanced

• To verify the correct answer was obtained

• To simplify the equation further

• To make the equation more complex

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What is the first step in solving two-step equations as described?

• Isolate the variable

• Check the solution

• Undo addition or subtraction

• Undo multiplication or division

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

When solving 4x = -8, what operation is used to isolate x?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

How do you correct the operation if subtracting a negative number?

• Change to adding a positive

• Change to subtracting a positive

• Keep subtracting the negative

• Change to adding the opposite

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What is the correct sequence of operations for solving two-step equations?

• Add or subtract, then multiply or divide

• Subtract, then divide

• Multiply, then add

• Divide, then subtract

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the equation W/3 - 7 = 13, what is the first operation to perform?

• Multiply by 3

• Divide by 3

• Add 7

• Subtract 7

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What should you do after isolating the variable in a two-step equation?

• Repeat the steps

• Check the solution

• Start over

• Simplify the equation

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

What is the result of solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

• x = 4

• x = 5

• x = 3

• x = 2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A