Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides and then divide both sides by 5.

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation 9 = 2s + 1?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides and then divide by 2.

Front

What is the solution for c in the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

c = 6.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 8x - 6 = 10?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the 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 purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

Front

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

Back

x = 4.

Front

How do you solve the equation 4y - 8 = 0?

Back

Add 8 to both sides and then divide by 4.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 10 = 5x - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.