Solutions to Equations

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What is a solution to an equation?

Back

A solution to an equation is a value that makes the equation true when substituted for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable, perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 32 = 49?

Back

Add 32 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 32 = 49?

Back

x = 81

Front

What operation would you perform to solve x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

x = 185

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 40 = 56?

Back

x = 16

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

Back

2x = 10

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 15 = 10?

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x = -5