Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation n + 2 = -14 - n?

Back

n = -8

Front

How do you solve the equation 5(x - 3) = 40?

Back

x = 11

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation 3(3x - 6) = 18?

Back

x = 4

Front

How do you solve for w in the equation -6w + 1 = -11?

Back

w = 2

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 principle of balancing equations?

Back

Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

Front

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

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4(x - 2) = 16?

Back

x = 6

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7 - 2y = 1?

Back

y = 3