Solve For X!

Front

What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

Back

To 'solve for x' means to find the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What operation would you use to isolate x in the equation 2x = 10?

Back

Division is used to isolate x by dividing both sides of the equation by 2.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 14 = 3?

Back

x = 17

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How do you solve the equation 2x = -16?

Back

Divide both sides by 2 to get x = -8.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 9 = 0?

Back

x = -3.

Front

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

Back

Isolating a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

Back

x = 5.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation x/4 = 2?

Back

Multiplication is used to solve for x by multiplying both sides by 4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7 - x = 2?

Back

x = 5.