Solving Equations (Add and Subtract)

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation t - 7 = 2?

Back

Add 7 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 23 = x + 7?

Back

x = 16

Front

How do you isolate the variable c in the equation c - 1 = 8?

Back

Add 1 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation m - 14 = 32?

Back

Add 14 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

Back

It means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

If you have the equation x - 3 = 4, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 7.

Front

In the equation 15 = y + 5, how do you solve for y?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to get y = 10.