Solving Equations/ Review

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8.

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 32

Back

x = 13.

Front

How would you solve the equation: 9x = 153?

Back

Divide both sides by 9.

Front

Solve for x: 4x - 9x + 3 = -32

Back

x = 7.

Front

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

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

To keep both sides equal by performing the same operation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

If you add the same number to both sides of an equation, what happens?

Back

The equation remains balanced.