Solving Equations practice

Front

7x = 3x + 24

Back

x = 6

Front

What is the goal of solving any equation?

Back

Isolate the variable

Front

Solve for p: 4p = 192

Back

p = 48

Front

Solve for n: n + 2 = -14 - n

Back

n = -8

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The steps in solving 5b - 6 = 24 are:

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 3(x - 2) = 12

Back

x = 6

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What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

Solve for y: 5y - 10 = 0

Back

y = 2