Solving Equations/ Review

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What is the first step to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

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

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How do you solve the equation 144 = 12k for k?

Back

k = 12.

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What is the solution for m in the equation m - 8 = -5?

Back

m = 3.

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the solution for r in the equation 9 + 3r = 10?

Back

r = 1/3.

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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.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

Back

The principle of balancing equations states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4.

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How do you solve the equation 3(x - 2) = 9?

Back

x = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4x - 7 = 9?

Back

Add 7 to both sides.