Solve Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 4 = 14?

Back

Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = -8?

Back

x = -4.

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation -48 = -6a - 6?

Back

Add 6 to both sides and then divide by -6.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5 - a = 15?

Back

a = -10.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -3(4x - 10) = 42?

Back

x = -1.

Front

What is the principle of balancing equations?

Back

Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 12?

Back

x = 5.

Front

How do you solve the equation 3x + 9 = 0?

Back

Subtract 9 from both sides and then divide by 3.

Front

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

Back

x = 2.