Solving equations Review

Front

Solve: -7 = x - 8

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve: 2x = x + 3

Back

x = 3

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Solve: 3(2x + 4) = 2(6 + 3x)

Back

all real numbers

Front

Solve: 7w + 5 = 3w - 15

Back

w = -5

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?

Back

x = 2

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What is the definition of a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x + 10 = 0?

Back

x = -2

Front

What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

Back

To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.