Bell Work 12/5

Front

7 + a/3 = 5

Back

a = -6

Front

Solve: x/4 + 11 = 20

Back

x = 36

Front

2d + 7 = 9

Back

d = 1

Front

2s - 4 = 6

Back

s = 5

Front

Solve: -5t + 9 = 24

Back

t = -3

Front

What is the process to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

Front

What is an inverse operation?

Back

An inverse operation is an operation that reverses the effect of another operation, such as addition and subtraction.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

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

Front

If 3x = 12, what is x?

Back

x = 4