Identify Steps to Solving an Equation

The video tutorial explains how to solve a standardized math test question involving the equation 4X - 5 = 17. It guides viewers through the process of isolating the variable X by first adding 5 to both sides of the equation and then dividing both sides by 4. The correct answer is identified as the pair of steps that first adds five and then divides by four.

What is the initial equation presented in the problem?

• 4X + 5 = 17

• 4X - 5 = 17

• 4X = 17

• 4X - 17 = 5

What operation is used to isolate the term 4X in the equation?

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

After adding 5 to both sides, what does the equation become?

• 4X = 17

• 4X = 12

• 4X = 22

• 4X = 5

What is the inverse operation of multiplying by 4?

• Subtracting 4

• Adding 4

• Dividing by 4

• Multiplying by 4

What is the final solution for X after completing both steps?

• X = 4.5

• X = 5.5

• X = 6

• X = 5