Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Front

Solve for y: 2y - 5 = y + 4

Back

9

Front

Solve for y: 2y - 9 = y - 3

Back

6

Front

Solve for p: 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

Back

-5

Front

Solve for a: 9 + 2a = -3 - 4a

Back

-2

Front

What is the goal of solving equations?

Back

Find the value of the variable

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is a coefficient in an equation?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.

Front

What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/2 = 4?

Back

8