Understanding equations and solutions

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Which equation has w = 8 as the solution? 8w = 64, 16w = 240, 16 - w = 9, 4 + w = 10

Back

8w = 64

Front

Which equation has x = 9 as a solution? 4 + x = 12, 5x = 45, 2x = 20, x + 7 = 26

Back

5x = 45

Front

In 8r − 3, the VARIABLE is ___

Back

r

Front

In 8r + 3, the CONSTANT is ___

Back

3

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

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is a solution in the context of equations?

Back

A value that, when substituted for the variable, makes the equation true.

Front

What is the coefficient in the expression 5x + 2?

Back

5

Front

What is the constant term in the expression 5x + 2?

Back

2