8-1 Equations Progressive Review

Front

What is the first step to solving the equation 3x - 7x + 2 = 10?

Back

Simplify the left side by combining like terms.

Front

Solve the equation: 3x - 7x + 2 = 10

Back

x = -8

Front

Solve the equation: 3(2x - 7) = 15

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve the equation: 8(x + 4) - 3(2x + 3) = 29

Back

x = 3

Front

Solve the equation: w = 30

Back

w = 30

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

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 an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.