Solving Linear Equations

Front

What operation cancels out multiplication?

Back

Division

Front

Solve for x: 6(2x + 1) = 18

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 1 = 7x - 5

Back

x = 2

Front

What step would you take to solve the equation 2x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.

Front

Solve for x: 2(3x + 4) + 2 = 4 + 3x

Back

x = -2

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Front

What does 'solving for x' mean?

Back

Finding the value of x that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 5 = 10?

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

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

Back

x = 12

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.