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How Do You Solve a Two-Step Equation by Combining Like Terms?
The instructor demonstrates how to combine like terms as the first step in solving multi-step equations. She applies the rules of combining positive and negative numbers. Then she shows clear steps in solving the equation to find the...
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How Do You Solve for a Variable in a Fraction Using Multiplication First?
Fractions!?! Learn how to solve an equation that has a fraction in it. The teacher shows how to multiply to eliminate fractions in an equation. She then shows the steps in solving the equation by further isolating the variable.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve an Equation Using Division?
The teacher demonstrates how to use the division property of equality, applying it to both sides of the equation to find the solution.
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Base of a Parallelogram if You Know the Area and Height?
There are three variables in the formula for a parallelogram. Two of the values are given in this problem. Find the third value. Identify what each of the variables means. Match up the given values to the variables. Then solve for the...
Curated OER
What's the Division Property of Equality?
A brief description of the division property of equality using variables to demonstrate. Learners might need more concrete examples to fully understand the concept.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve an Equation with Variables on Both Sides and Fractions?
Fractions and variables on both sides of the equation? Oh my! There are one hundred and one steps to solving this equation. Not really, but now that I have your attention, I recommend you watch this video closely and follow the...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using a Two-Step Equation with Decimals?
A word problem with just one variable. Definitely doable! Identify all the components in this word problem then write an equation. Now solve it using the properties of equality.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Decimal Equation Using Division?
Use the division property of equality to isolate the variable. Then, do long division of decimal numbers to find the solution. Pay attention to moving the decimals. Don't forget to check the solution by plugging it back in to the...
Curated OER
What's the Division Property of Equality?
A brief description of the division property of equality using variables to demonstrate. Learners might need more concrete examples to fully understand the concept.
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Solve a Radical Equation?
Oh my, there's a variable inside the radical . How will you ever solve this one? The teacher explains step-by-step just how to solve this radical equation. She also shows how to check to make sure the answer is the correct one.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Rational Equation?
There are a lot of steps in this problem. But just like walking up a flight of stairs, you should take one step at a time, so too in the solving of this problem. The instructor explains each step and what to do to move to the next one.
Curated OER
How Do You Use a Proportion to Find a Whole?
An explanation of the percent proportion formula. Identify the variables. Plug in the known values. Cross multiply. Use division property of equality to solve. A step-by-step example.
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: Explain Each Step in Solving a Simple Equation
Choose from among several video tutorials that teach the process of solving simple equations using a variety of different tools. Topics include subtraction property of equality, addition property of equality, multiplication property of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Why of Algebra: Intuition Why We Divide Both Sides
Conceptual understanding of why one needs to divide both sides of an equation to solve for a variable.