Step 1 for Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation \(\frac{2x+5}{3}=3\)?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

What operation should you perform first when solving the equation \(10 + 7m = 17\)?

Back

Subtract 10 from both sides.

Front

What is the second operation to perform when solving for m in the equation \(10 + 7m = 17\)?

Back

Divide by 7.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation \(\frac{2x}{3}+5=3\)?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation \(-3x-11=44\)?

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

What is the term for using the opposite operation to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Inverse operations.

Front

When solving equations, what does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

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

Back

To 'undo' operations and isolate the variable.

Front

In the equation \(x + 4 = 10\), what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation \(5x - 3 = 12\)?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.