Unit 6 Flashcard 3 - Solving equations

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 7 = 23?

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15

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What is the solution to the equation x ÷ 12 = -2?

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-24

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What is the solution to the equation 3p - 1 = 5?

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2

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What is the solution to the equation -4T = -44?

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11

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What is the solution to the equation 4(y - 3) = 16?

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7

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x - 7 = 23?

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Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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

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What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 12?

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7