Solving Simple Linear Equations

Front

In the equation 3x + 8=23, the number 3 is called the ____________.

Back

coefficient

Front

What step would you take to solve the equation 3x + 8 = 23?

Back

Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.

Front

In the equation 2x-5=27, which of the following is the variable?

Back

x

Front

Which operation will undo subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

What is the opposite operation of multiplication?

Back

division

Front

In the equation 4x + 12 = 28, what is the first step to isolate x?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

What do you call a number that does not change in an equation?

Back

constant

Front

In the equation 5x = 20, what is the value of x?

Back

4

Front

What is the term for the number in front of the variable in an equation?

Back

coefficient

Front

If you have the equation x - 3 = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.