Steps for Solving Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in the equation 765 = p - 254?

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Addition

Front

What is the 2nd step when solving the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

Divide by 3 on both sides of the equation.

Front

The inverse of addition is ...

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Subtraction

Front

After applying the distributive property to the equation -8(-8x - 6) = -8x - 22 + 2x, what is the result?

Back

64x + 48 = -8x - 22 + 2x

Front

What are the steps in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the purpose of the distributive property in solving equations?

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To simplify expressions by distributing a multiplier across terms.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4(x + 2) = 20?

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x = 3.

Front

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

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the result of solving the equation 7y - 14 = 0?

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y = 2.