Solving Equations- Seminar

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable.

Front

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

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the equation for finding the value of x in 2x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides, then divide by 2.

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 3x - 5 = 16?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 4x + 8 = 24?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

What does 'combine like terms' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 7x = 21?

Back

Divide both sides by 7.