Solving One-Step and Two-Step Equations

The video tutorial covers solving two-step equations using various operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It provides detailed examples, including handling negative numbers and fractions, to ensure students understand the process of isolating the variable to find the solution. The tutorial emphasizes checking solutions to verify correctness.

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

• Subtract a number from both sides

• Isolate the variable

• Multiply both sides by zero

• Add a number to both sides

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In the equation 5 - x = 10, what operation should be performed first?

• Divide both sides by 5

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Add 5 to both sides

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After isolating the variable in 5 - x = 10, what is the value of x?

• -10

• 10

• -5

• 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the equation 4x + 2 = 18, what is the first step to isolate x?

• Add 2 to both sides

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 4

• Multiply both sides by 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the value of x in the equation 4x + 2 = 18?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 2

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In the equation 7x - 5 = 30, what operation should be performed first?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 7

• Divide both sides by 7

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the value of x in the equation 7x - 5 = 30?

• 3

• 6

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the equation x/4 + 8 = 5, what is the first step to solve for x?

• Subtract 8 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Add 8 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What is the value of x in the equation x/4 + 8 = 5?

• 8

• -12

• 12

• -8

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

In the equation (x + 2)/3 = 5, what operation should be performed first?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Add 3 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

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