Solving Equations Semester Exam Study Guide

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

The inverse of division is...

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve for K: 7(9 + K) = 84. K = ____________

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3

Front

Solve for r: r - 11 = 5.

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16

Front

The main point to solving an equation is to...

Back

Get x by itself.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What do you do to both sides of an equation when you multiply one side by a number?

Back

Multiply the other side by the same number.

Front

If x + 5 = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

7

Front

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

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5

Front

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

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To verify that the solution is correct.