Review Algebraic Equations (Multiply/Divide)

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What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

In the equation x/2 = 12, what operation would you use to isolate x?

Back

Multiply both sides by 2.

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In the equation 6x = 36, what operation would you use to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 6.

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What is a variable in an algebraic equation?

Back

A symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

In the equation t/6 = 8, what is the first step to solve for t?

Back

Multiply both sides by 6.

Front

What is the goal of solving algebraic equations?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

If you have the equation 4x = 20, what is x?

Back

x = 5 (Divide both sides by 4).

Front

What is the term for a number that is multiplied by a variable?

Back

Coefficient.