Solve Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -3(4x - 10) = 42?

Back

Distribute -3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

Front

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

Back

To get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: -3(4x - 10) = 42

Back

x = -1

Front

What is the solution to the equation -8 - b = -8?

Back

b = 0

Front

How do you solve the equation 5 - a = 15?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides and then multiply by -1.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5 - a = 15?

Back

a = -10

Front

What is the equation x - 4 = 14 asking you to find?

Back

The value of x that makes the equation true.

Front

Solve for x: x - 4 = 14

Back

x = 18

Front

What does the equation -12 = -4x represent?

Back

A linear equation where you need to solve for x.

Front

Solve for x: -12 = -4x

Back

x = 3