Equations Mini Flashcard Review

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What is the solution to the equation -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

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What is the next step in solving the equation 3x + 17 = 26?

Back

subtract 17 from both sides

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What is the first step to solve the equation -12 = 10x - 8 - 6x?

Back

combine like terms, 4x

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

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What is the solution to the equation (2x - 3) / 4 = 9?

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19.5

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

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It means to simplify expressions by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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

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

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5x - 3 = 2x + 12?

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Subtract 2x from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 4(x - 2) = 16?

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