Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 8 = -5?

Back

Add 8 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -7b = 49?

Back

b = -7.

Front

How do you isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to both sides.

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

Back

2x = 10.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 19 + a = -50?

Back

a = -69.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 6 = 15?

Back

x = 3.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 4 = 10?

Back

Add 4 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

Back

x = 5.

Front

What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

Back

To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.