11/6- Flashcardizz- Steps to Solve Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

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After subtracting 10 from both sides of the equation 10 + 7m = 17, what is the next step?

Back

Divide both sides by 7.

Front

What operation should you perform first when solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the final step to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24 after adding 6 to both sides?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

When solving the equation -3x - 11 = 44, what is the first operation you should perform?

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

What is the next step after adding 11 to both sides of the equation -3x - 11 = 44?

Back

Divide both sides by -3.

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In the equation 5b - 6 = 24, what does the term 'isolating the variable' mean?

Back

It means to get the variable (b) by itself on one side of the equation.

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What is the purpose of performing inverse operations when solving equations?

Back

To undo the operations applied to the variable and isolate it.

Front

What is an example of an inverse operation for addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is an example of an inverse operation for multiplication?

Back

Division.