Simple equations

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = -5?

Back

x = 3

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation m - 25.4 = 105?

Back

Add 25.4 to both sides to get m = 130.4.

Front

What is the value of x in the equation x - 5.5 = 10.5?

Back

x = 16.

Front

How do you solve the equation -3 + x = -11 for x?

Back

Add 3 to both sides to get x = -8.

Front

What is the value of x in the equation x - 4 = 2?

Back

x = 6.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4.

Front

How do you solve the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

Add 10 to both sides, then divide by 5 to get x = 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3(x - 2) = 9?

Back

x = 5.