Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

What is the solution for n in the equation n + 2 = -14 - n?

Back

-8

Front

Solve for w in the equation -6w + 1 = -11.

Back

w = 2

Front

What is the value of y in the equation 8(7 - y) = -24?

Back

y = 10

Front

What is the solution for a in the equation 6 - 3a = 21?

Back

a = -5

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 principle of balancing equations?

Back

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

Front

How do you solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8, then divide by 2 to find x = 4.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

x = 2.

Front

What is the method to solve the equation 3(y + 4) = 21?

Back

First, divide both sides by 3 to get y + 4 = 7, then subtract 4 to find y = 3.