Translating equations

Front

What is the equation for 'twice a number is 24'?

Back

2n = 24

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

How do you express 'twelve more than three quarters of a number is equal to thirty six' in equation form?

Back

(3/4)x + 12 = 36

Front

What does the term 'difference' refer to in mathematics?

Back

Subtract.

Front

How can you express 'two more than 4 times a number is -18' in equation form?

Back

4x + 2 = -18

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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 opposite side.

Front

What is the process of solving an equation called?

Back

Algebraic manipulation.

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What is the importance of checking your solution after solving an equation?

Back

To ensure that the solution satisfies the original equation.

Front

What does 'four times a number' mean in algebraic terms?

Back

4x, where x is the number.