Solving One and Two-Step Equations

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Solve the following algebraic equation for e: 3.2e + 2.6 = -23

Back

e = -8

Front

What do you call the number being multiplied by the variable (the number in front of a variable)?

Back

Coefficient

Front

Solve this algebraic equation: 3p + 7 = 19

Back

p = 4

Front

Solve for g in the equation: 9 + g = 12

Back

g = 3

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In the equation -4p = 20, what step would you take to isolate the variable p?

Back

Divide by -4 on both sides

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 5 = 9

Back

x = 7

Front

What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.