solving equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve the equation: 2(4x - 4) = 16

Back

x = 3

Front

In the equation 4y + -9 = -36, is y = -4 true?

Back

False

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 2 = 17?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Front

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

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 3?

Back

x = 12

Front

If 2x + 3 = 11, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

Back

To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.