Solve Linear Equations One and Two Step

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x = 44?

Back

Divide 3 on both sides.

Front

In an equation, you want to get the variable...

Back

by itself.

Front

Solve for z: z + 45 = 92

Back

z = 47.

Front

The inverse operation of addition is _____________.

Back

Subtraction.

Front

Solve for c: 3c = 12

Back

c = 4.

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

If 2x = 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.