Writing and Solving Equations

Front

Write as an equation: the product of 8 and a number c is 72

Back

8c = 72

Front

Solve the equation: y + 3 = 8

Back

y = 5

Front

Solve the equation: y/2 = 10

Back

y = 20

Front

Product means...

Back

multiplication

Front

Write as an equation: a number b increased by 3 is 7

Back

b + 3 = 7

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

Write as an equation: 5 less than a number d is 10

Back

d - 5 = 10

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4