Unit 1 Formative 2

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

5

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

Back

Combine like terms to get 6x - 3 = 27.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3?

Back

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Front

What will the equation look like after you combine like terms in: 5x - 4 + 2x = 3?

Back

-5x + 5 = 35.

Front

What does 'combining like terms' mean in algebra?

Back

It means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To solve for the variable's value.

Front

What is the equation for finding the value of x in: 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides, then divide by 3.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 3(x - 2) = 12?

Back

x = 6.

Front

What does it mean to 'distribute' in algebra?

Back

To multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside.