Solving Equations- All Operations (6.10A)

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 7r = 28?

Back

Divide 7 to both sides of the equal sign.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation m + 7 = 23?

Back

Subtract 7 to both sides of the equal sign.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation h – (-6) = 28?

Back

Add -6 to both sides of the equal sign.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation -6r = 24?

Back

Divide -6 to both sides of the equal sign.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation k + 12 = 13?

Back

Subtract 12 to both sides of the equal sign.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

How do you solve the equation 3x = 15?

Back

Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 5.