Solving Linear Equations

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 1 = 7x - 5

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve for x: 8x + 2 + 3x + 5 = x + 12

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve the equation: 3x - x + 2 = 4(2x - 1)

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve: 7x + 5 = 2x + 35

Back

x = 6

Front

S = 3F - 24. Solve for F.

Back

F = (S + 24)/3

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Front

What does 'solving for x' mean?

Back

Finding the value of x that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

Back

The equation is true for all values of the variable.