Mastering One-Step Equations

This video tutorial covers solving one-step equations, emphasizing the balance concept of equations. It explains how to isolate variables using inverse operations for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The tutorial provides examples and practice problems to reinforce understanding, ensuring students can solve equations and check their solutions effectively.

What is essential to maintain in an equation during the solving process?

• The variable must always be on the left side

• The constant must be isolated first

• The equation's balance must be maintained

• The equation must be simplified before solving

What operation is used to solve an equation with a variable added to a constant?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

If a variable is subtracted by a number, which operation will isolate the variable?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the result of adding 4 to both sides of the equation 'x - 4 = 8'?

• x = 8

• x = 4

• x = 12

• x = 0

To solve an equation involving multiplication, which operation should be used?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What is the inverse operation of division when solving equations?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Division

If 3x = 33, what is the value of x?

• 11

• 9

• 30

• 36

What operation would you use to solve the equation 'x/9 = 10'?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How can you verify the solution of a one-step equation?

• By simplifying the equation

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By performing the inverse operation

• By isolating the variable on one side

After solving an equation, why is it important to check your solution?

• To simplify the equation further

• To prepare for more complex equations

• To confirm the solution maintains the equation's balance

• To ensure the variable is isolated