Solving First Degree Equations

In this video, Daniel Carrión introduces the concept of first-degree equations, explaining their basic components such as variables and the equality sign. He demonstrates how to solve various types of equations, including those involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The video progresses from simple to more complex examples, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Daniel emphasizes the importance of verifying solutions by substituting the values back into the original equations. The video concludes with a final example and encourages viewers to practice solving equations on their own.

What is a first degree equation?

• An equation with no variables

• An equation with variables raised to the second power

• An equation with variables raised to the first power

• An equation with variables raised to any power

What does it mean to solve an equation?

• To multiply both sides by a constant

• To add a constant to both sides

• To find the value of the variable

• To simplify the equation

In the equation x + 5 = 15, what is the first step to isolate x?

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Divide both sides by 5

If x - 8 = 30, what is the value of x?

• 8

• 38

• 30

• 22

In the equation 4x = 36, what operation should be performed to solve for x?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Add 4 to both sides

What is the value of x in the equation x/7 = 4?

• 4

• 7

• 28

• 21

In the equation x + 1 = 10x + 10, what is the first step to combine like terms?

• Divide both sides by 10

• Add 1 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 10

• Move all x terms to one side

What is the value of x in the equation x + 1 = 10x + 10?

• -1

• 0

• 1

• 10

In the equation 10x + 3x - 6 = 10x + 10, what is the first step to simplify the equation?

• Combine like terms on each side

• Subtract 10 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

What is the value of x in the equation 10x + 3x - 6 = 10x + 10?

• 7

• 3

• 10

• 1