8.8C DISD I ♥ MATH

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 8w - 8 = -4x + 16?

Back

w = 2

Front

Solve for f: f - 4 = 6f + 26

Back

f = -6

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4?

Back

x = -6

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 12x + 32 = 62 + 15x?

Back

Subtract 12x from both sides.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

Back

To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

Front

What is the definition of a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac; it allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 3(x + 4) = 21?

Back

Use the distributive property to expand the equation.