Solving For X

Front

What does 'solving for x' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 32 = -8a?

Back

Divide both sides by -8.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 23 = 58?

Back

x = 35.

Front

How do you isolate x in the equation x/3 = 4?

Back

Multiply both sides by 3.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 3?

Back

x = 12.

Front

What principle is applied when solving 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 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5.

Front

How do you solve the equation 5x - 3 = 12?

Back

Add 3 to both sides, then divide by 5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 7x = 21?

Back

Divide both sides by 7.