GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Algebra: Solving Equations - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to solve the equation 5 - X/2 = 2X - 7 by following systematic steps. The instructor emphasizes the importance of performing the same operation on both sides of the equation, starting with doubling both sides to eliminate the fraction. The process continues by isolating the variable X on one side and numbers on the other, leading to the solution X = 19/5. The tutorial highlights key steps that earn marks and encourages students to apply learned rules to solve similar equations.

How do you arrive at the final answer for X in the equation?

What are the three marks awarded for in the solving process of the equation?