Foundations of Algebra Test 1 Review

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

If k is divided by 11, how do you isolate k?

Back

Multiply both sides by 11.

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Which equation has w = 8 as the solution? 8w = 64, 16w = 240, 16 - w = 9, 4 + w = 10

Back

8w = 64

Front

Solve the equation: x - 4 = -3

Back

x = 1

Front

To solve the equation x - 62 = 123, what do you do?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

What is the definition of a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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 purpose of using inverse operations in algebra?

Back

To solve equations by undoing operations.

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x = 20?

Back

x = 5