Solving a one step equation with subtraction

The video tutorial explains how to solve one-step equations, particularly focusing on handling double negatives. It begins by introducing the concept and then demonstrates how to rewrite equations with double negatives. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of isolating the variable by performing opposite operations, such as subtracting when a number is added to the variable. The final section covers the calculation steps to solve the equation completely.

What should you do when you encounter a double negative in an equation?

Explain the process of isolating a variable in an equation.

What does circling the variable in an equation signify?

Why is it important to perform the same operation on both sides of an equation?

What is the result of subtracting 20 from 56?