Solving Equations

Front

The inverse of division is...

Back

multiplication

Front

Solve for the variable: 3x = -27

Back

x = -9

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The inverse of addition is...

Back

subtraction

Front

The main point to solving an equation is to...

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get x by itself

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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 solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

Add 10 to both sides.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

If x + 7 = 15, what is x?

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x = 8