Solving Equations

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3 = x + 3 - 5x?

Back

x = 0

Front

Solve the equation 7x + 19 = -2x + 55.

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2(y + 5) = 3(y - 8)?

Back

y = 34

Front

Which of the following does not represent x - 5?

Back

A number less than 5

Front

For which equation would you add 12 as the first step?

Back

13 = 5y - 12

Front

What is the definition of a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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 opposite side.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x - 7 = 3?

Back

x = 2.

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.