Solving Equations/ Review

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

Solve for x: -5x = 25

Back

x = -5

Front

Solve for w: 8 - 3w = -13

Back

w = 7

Front

Solve for x: 4x - 9x + 3 = -32

Back

x = 7

Front

Solve for a: 19 + a = -50

Back

a = -69

Front

What is the principle of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable, perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

Balancing an equation means performing the same operation on both sides to maintain equality.

Front

What is the solution to an equation?

Back

The solution to an equation is the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x + 5 = 15?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

How do you solve the equation: 3(x - 2) = 12?

Back

First, divide both sides by 3, then add 2 to both sides.