Simple Linear Equations

Front

What do you do to get x by itself in the equation: x + 1 = 101?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides (x = 101 - 1).

Front

What is the inverse of '+'?

Back

The inverse of '+' is '-'.

Front

What is the opposite of addition (+)?

Back

The opposite of addition is subtraction (-).

Front

What is the opposite of subtraction (-)?

Back

The opposite of subtraction is addition (+).

Front

What do you do to get x by itself in the equation: x - 6 = 1?

Back

Add 6 to both sides (x = 1 + 6).

Front

What is a simple linear equation?

Back

A simple linear equation is an equation that can be written in the form ax + b = c.

Front

What does 'x' represent in an equation?

Back

'x' represents the unknown value we want to find.

Front

What is the first step to solve x + 3 = 7?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides (x = 7 - 3).

Front

If x - 4 = 10, what do you do to find x?

Back

Add 4 to both sides (x = 10 + 4).

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

x = 12 - 5, so x = 7.