Brian McLogan
What does it mean to isolate a variable
👉 Learn all about the processes and definitions for solving linear equations. You will gain a better understanding about the vocabulary and steps used to solve liner equations such as how to isolate an equation and apply inverse...
Khan Academy
Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I
Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since there are variables on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the...
Khan Academy
Example 2: Variables on Both Sides
Sal offers an example showing how to manipulate numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable and solve the equation.
Khan Academy
A Clever Application of the Distributive Property to Solve a Multi-Step Equation
The instructor demonstrates how to use the distributive property to eliminate fractions in an equation. Remember to have learners plug their answers into the original equation to check their work.
Khan Academy
Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I
Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since variables are on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the answer by...
Khan Academy
Example 2: Variables on Both Sides, Linear Equations, Algebra I
Sal offers an example of manipulating numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable and solve the equation.
Khan Academy
Example: Two-Step Equation with Numerator , Linear Equations, Algebra I
Sal demonstrates how to solve an equation. He begins by saying that the variable needs to be isolated. Then, he shows how to move numbers on either side of the equal sign to isolate the variable. Finally, he verifies answers by plugging...
Mathispower4u
Solve an Equation with Variable Terms on Both Sides (Example)
Shouldn't the variable be on only one side? Using one equation, the resource shows how to solve an equation in which there are variable terms on both sides of the equation. The short video walks through each step needed to isolate the...
National Education Association
Solve Linear Formulas and Literal Equations for a Specified Variable
Mathematics is not a spectator sport. A video explains how to identify literal equations and why pupils will need to use them. It goes on to describe how to solve for a specified variable.
Crash Course Kids
Let's Build a City
Explore the concept of engineering through urban planning with a video that strives to answer the question, "How can we use engineering to design a city that is safe, healthy, sustainable, and fun to live...
Crash Course Kids
Architecture Adventure
A challenge to viewers: create your own personal space where you are free to relax and make as much noise as you want. Challenge accepted! Here is a video that focuses on the architectural side of engineering, as well as the process...
Crash Course Kids
Testing and Trials
What do engineers do if they don't have what they need to make a solution work? They keep on testing! Here is a video that gives individuals insight into the process taken by engineers when they find themselves without the...
Crash Course Kids
Designing a Trial
Watch the video to gain insight into an intriguing combination of the engineering process and a game of ring toss. Viewers examine the activity through the eyes of the engineers that first set the criteria for a successful outcome....
Crash Course Kids
Fixing Failure Points
How do engineers find and fix failure points in a solution they're trying to develop? This is the driving question of an informative and entertaining video. Here, future engineers discover why it is important to fail when...
Crash Course Kids
Succeed by Failing
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." This statement has never rung truer than when engineers are testing solutions. Here is an informative video that focuses on the failure point which engineers often face when...
Crash Course Kids
Try Trials
Future engineers are bowled over with the wealth of information brought to them by this video. The focus is on engineers and the process they take to test solutions by isolating variables with multiple trials.
Crash Course Kids
Bowled Over - Isolating Variables
Through a captivating game of bowling and Slingshot Catbot, this video gives future engineers insight into the testing solutions part of the engineering process. It includes setting rules, isolating variables, and checking to see if...
Corbett Maths
Changing the Subject Advanced
Your task? Get the variable by itself. Simple enough, right? A short YouTube video shows viewers how to solve literal equations requiring multiple steps for a specified variable. The narrator works through several examples of the topic...
Corbett Maths
Changing the Subject
In some situations, it's just polite to change the subject. A short YouTube video describes how to solve literal equations for a specific variable, sometimes referred to as changing the subject in British classrooms. Young mathematicians...
Krista King Math
Multivariable Equations
Build fluency with manipulating equations with a video lesson that demonstrates the process of solving for different variables within an equation. The instructor shows three examples with a different variable isolated in each, which...
Krista King Math
Variables on Both Sides of a Simple Equation
Investigate the process of solving linear equations with variables on both sides with a video that demonstrates a simple example that requires the variables to be manipulated to one side of the equation. The second example is more...
Krista King Math
Simple Equations
Explore the meaning of inverse operations through a video tutorial that demonstrates the process of solving an equation using an inverse operation. The example chosen is a one-step equation using subtraction.