Solving One-Step Equations

Front

What is the difference between an algebraic expression and an equation?

Back

Expressions do not have an equal sign and equations need to have an equal sign.

Front

What do you call the number in front of a variable that is being multiplied?

Back

Coefficient.

Front

Solve: 32 = -8a

Back

-4.

Front

What do you call when you add two opposite numbers?

Back

Additive Inverse.

Front

What do you call when you flip a fraction?

Back

Reciprocal.

Front

What is an algebraic expression?

Back

A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operators, but does not have an equal sign.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, containing an equal sign.

Front

What is the additive inverse of 5?

Back

-5.

Front

If 3x = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

4.

Front

What is the coefficient in the expression 7y + 3?

Back

7.