Solving Equations with Variables on BOTH sides

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

Back

variable

Front

A number with no variable attached is called a _____

Back

constant

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Inverse means _____

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opposite

Front

Solve the equation: 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

Back

x = -7

Front

7w + 5 = 3w - 15. Solve for w:

Back

w = -5

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

Back

Move all variable terms to one side of the equation.

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What do you do to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations.

Front

If 2x + 3 = 11, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms'?

Back

Add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.