Writing Equations & solving equations

Front

Which situation can be represented by the equation 40x + 20 = 200?

Back

Mitch owed Jason $200. Mitch already paid Jason back $20. If Mitch pays Jason back $40 per week, how many weeks will it take him to pay back the money?

Front

Solve the equation: 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

Back

x = -7

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

Back

x = -6

Front

Quotient means...

Back

division

Front

Is means...

Back

equals

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

If 2x + 3 = 11, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 3?

Back

x = 12

Front

What is the definition of a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.