G6 8.1 Balancing Math Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 15 = 9 + x?

Back

Subtract 9 from both sides.

Front

How do you solve the equation 15 = 3x?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What operation should you use to solve multiplication equations?

Back

Divide.

Front

What operation should you use to solve division equations?

Back

Multiply.

Front

Solve the equation 5j = 75. What is j?

Back

15.

Front

What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

To keep both sides equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

Front

If you have the equation x + 4 = 10, what do you do to find x?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

In the equation 2x = 12, how do you isolate x?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3y = 21?

Back

7.

Front

If you have the equation 8 = 2z, how do you solve for z?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.