Solving Equations Test C

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 4x + 7 - 3 = 15?

Back

Combine like terms (CLT), subtract 7 from both sides, and divide by 4 on both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x - 4 = 11?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

Which like terms should be combined first in the expression: 7x + 2 - 5 = 12?

Back

Combine 5 and 2.

Front

Solve the equation: 4x + 2(3 - x) = 5.

Back

x = 1.

Front

Solve the equation: 3x + 7 - 2x = 8.

Back

x = 1.

Front

What does 'combine like terms' mean in algebra?

Back

It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

It states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

How do you solve an equation with variables on both sides?

Back

Move all terms involving the variable to one side and constant terms to the other side.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4.