Unit 3 Test Solving Linear Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for x: 10 = 3x - 12

Back

x = 22/3

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 5 = 12

Back

x = 3.5

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10?

Back

Distribute -4 to a and -5

Front

Solve for x: 7 - 5x = 12

Back

x = -1

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 solution to the equation x + 4 = 10?

Back

x = 6

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac, distributing a across the sum.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side.