First Step for Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation -4x + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5t + 19t = 12?

Back

Combine Like Terms.

Front

What is the inverse operation needed to solve the equation z - 123 = 98?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the inverse operation needed to solve the equation -11x = 121?

Back

Division.

Front

Which method can always be used to check your solution to an equation?

Back

Substitution.

Front

What does the distributive property state?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

What is a one-step equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in one operation.

Front

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

Back

To simplify the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 5 = 10?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.