Semester Exam #1 (Topics 1 and 2)

Front

Increased means...

Back

addition

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10?

Back

Distribute -4 to a and -5

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10?

Back

(6, 3)

Front

Solve the equation: c + 1/8 = 1/2

Back

c = 3/8

Front

Solve the system of equations by elimination: -x + y = -13 and -8x - 4y = -8

Back

(5, -8)

Front

What does 'distribute' mean in algebra?

Back

To multiply each term inside a parenthesis by a factor outside the parenthesis.

Front

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

Back

x = 7

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 2 = 7?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4c + 8 = 24?

Back

c = 4

Front

What does 'elimination' mean in solving systems of equations?

Back

A method to eliminate one variable by adding or subtracting equations.