Translating Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation -x - 11 = 2x + 4?

Back

Combine like terms by adding x to both sides.

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What does it mean to translate a word problem into an equation?

Back

It means to express the situation described in words using mathematical symbols and numbers.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

You perform inverse operations to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

x = 5.

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What does 'the sum of a number and 8 is 12' translate to in equation form?

Back

x + 8 = 12.

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If 5 times a number plus 16 equals 56, what is the equation?

Back

5x + 16 = 56.

Front

What is the value of x in the equation -x - 11 = 2x + 4?

Back

x = -5.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the equation for the total cost if popcorn costs $15 and each extra squirt of butter costs $0.10?

Back

0.10x + 15 = total cost.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.