Solving Equations

Front

Solve for h: h/4 + 9 = 11

Back

h = 8

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Solve for x: x + 8 = -3

Back

x = -11

Front

Solve for s: 3s + 15 = 3(s + 5)

Back

Infinitely Many Solutions

Front

Solve for b: 3(b - 4) = -3

Back

b = 3

Front

Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

Back

b = 1

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

Back

It means that there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

Front

What is the principle of balancing equations?

Back

Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is an example of an equation with infinitely many solutions?

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An example is 2x + 4 = 2(x + 2), which simplifies to 0 = 0.