Solving Equations

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What is the first step to solving the equation 3x - 5 = 10?

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -3(f - 8) = 39?

Back

f = 5.

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Solve for w in the equation -6w + 1 = -11.

Back

w = 2.

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Back

x = 25.

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What is the solution for the equation 4b + 7 = 27?

Back

b = 5.

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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To undo operations and isolate the variable.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is the solution of an equation?

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The value(s) of the variable that make the equation true.

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

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Subtract 3 from both sides.