Solving Equations

Front

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

Back

Add 11 to both sides.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has infinitely many solutions?

Back

It means that there are countless values for the variable that satisfy the equation.

Front

Solve for k: 38 + 7k = 8(k + 4)

Back

k = 6.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -87 = -3(3r + 8)?

Back

r = 7.

Front

What operation would you perform first when solving for m in 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

Subtract 10.

Front

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

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What does it mean to 'solve an equation'?

Back

To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

Front

If you have the equation 2x + 3 = 11, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?

Back

x = 2.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5(x - 2) = 15?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.