Alg F1 Solving Eqs with Variables on BOTH sides Flashcard #10 (F2024)

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

Back

x = -3.

Front

What does 'inverse' mean in mathematics?

Back

Opposite.

Front

Solve for x: 3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x

Back

x = 10.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x?

Back

Combine like terms 3x and 4x on the same side of the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

To add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 5 = 15?

Back

x = 5.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 2 = 3x + 10?

Back

Subtract 3x from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4(x - 2) = 16?

Back

x = 6.