Solving Two Step Equation with Subtraction and Multiplication

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This lesson covers how to solve a two-step equation with subtraction and multiplication. The instructor explains the importance of simplifying equations and undoing the addition or subtraction first. Then, he goes on to show how to undo the division by multiplying with the reciprocal of the divisor. The instructor gives a detailed explanation of the steps needed to solve the equation, demonstrating the process step by step.

Lesson Description:

Solving a two step equation including subtraction and multiplication

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you solve a 2 step equation when the variable is being divided by a constant?
  • How do you solve 8+(b/-4)=5?
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    This lesson shows how to solve a 2 step equation when the variable is being divided by a constant.