Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

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

Back

8w= 64

Front

Solve for a: 2a + 4 = 8

Back

a = 2

Front

The variable, k, is being divided by 11. How should you show your work to isolate the variable?

Back

Multiply both sides by 11.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

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

If 3x = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5 + x = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol that represents an unknown value.