Solve for x

Front

What is the first step to isolate 'w' in the equation 3w = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

How do you isolate 'x' in the equation 3x - 7 = 28?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution for 'x' in the equation x - 14 = 3?

Back

x = 17.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 6x - 12 = 18?

Back

Add 12 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution for 'x' in the equation 6x - 12 = 18?

Back

x = 5.

Front

How do you combine like terms in the equation 2X + 5x + 11 = 53?

Back

Combine 2X and 5x to get 7x.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2X + 5x + 11 = 53?

Back

Combine like terms and then subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution for 'x' in the equation 2X + 5x + 11 = 53?

Back

x = 6.

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 importance of checking your solution after solving an equation?

Back

To ensure that the solution satisfies the original equation.