Balancing Equations

Front

What is the goal when solving an algebraic equation?

Back

Isolate the variable

Front

x - 12 = 36

Back

48

Front

x + 12 = 36

Back

24

Front

3y = 36

Back

12

Front

5 + y = 9

Back

4

Front

b - 4 = 6

Back

10

Front

3y = 8 + 10

Back

y = 6

Front

12 + m = 15

Back

3

Front

6n + 4 = -26

Back

n = -5

Front

400 + x = 6,800

Back

x = 6,400