Unit 6 Equations

Front

What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

Solve for m: 5m = 10

Back

m = 2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 15 = m - 5?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

When solving 3x = 27, what operation do you perform to isolate x?

Back

Divide both sides by 3.

Front

What do you do to both sides of the equation to solve for x in 2x = 10?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x - 4 = 10?

Back

x = 14.

Front

If 4y = 20, what is the value of y?

Back

y = 5.

Front

What is the correct operation to perform on both sides of the equation 7 = x + 3 to isolate x?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.