Solving Equations

Front

Solve: 3(x-4) = -3

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve for d: -7(6 + d) = 49

Back

d = -13

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Solve for x: 8x - 10 = -34

Back

x = -3

Front

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

Back

Subtract 7

Front

Solve for w: -6w + 1 = -11

Back

w = 2

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

Finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.

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What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.