Solving Equations With Variables On Both Sides

Front

Solve for x: 4(1 - x) + 3x = -2(x + 1)

Back

x = -6

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Solve: 2(4x - 3) - 8 = 4 + 2x

Back

x = 3

Front

The number before a variable is the _____

Back

coefficient

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

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variable

Front

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

Back

x = -6

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

Back

Isolate one variable on one side of the equation.

Front

What does it mean to 'combine like terms'?

Back

It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

If 3x + 5 = 2x + 10, what is x?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7x - 2 = 3x + 10?

Back

x = 3

Front

In the equation 6(x - 1) = 2(3x + 4), what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Distribute the numbers outside the parentheses.