Simple equations

Front

What is the solution to the equation -5 + x = 17?

Back

x = 22

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation w + 12 = 20?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides to get w = 8.

Front

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

Back

x = 6

Front

How do you solve the equation x - 5.5 = 10.5?

Back

Add 5.5 to both sides to get x = 16.

Front

What is the solution for y in the equation y - 33 = 147?

Back

y = 180.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

Front

How do you solve for x in the equation 3x = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 4.

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means 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 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

x = 2.

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.