Review - Multi-Step, Absolute Value, and Literal Equations

Front

Solve for y: 12x - 4y = 20

Back

y = 3x - 5

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Which expression represents the value of e in the equation: dx + e = f?

Back

e = f - dx

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What should we do first to solve for x in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Subtract b from both sides.

Front

Why is absolute value always written as a positive?

Back

Absolute value is talking about distance; distance is always measured by positive numbers.

Front

Solve for y: 5x - y = 16

Back

y = 5x - 16

Front

What is the definition of an absolute value?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, always expressed as a non-negative value.

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What is a literal equation?

Back

A literal equation is an equation that involves two or more variables.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in a literal equation?

Back

You perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3(x - 2) = 12?

Back

Distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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