Equations with variables on both sides

Equations with variables on both sides

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 1 + 4n - 6n = 1 - 8n?

Back

Combine the like terms 4n + -6n.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is the first mistake in the equation if someone divides by -50?

Back

Dividing by -50 is the first mistake.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first mistake if someone subtracts 3 on both sides of an equation?

Back

Subtracting 3 on both sides is the first mistake.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -3(x - 2) = -8 + 9b?

Back

Distribute -3 to the x and -2.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What operation did Jacob perform to go from Step 1 (5x + 9 = 2x - 3) to Step 2 (3x + 9 = -3)?

Back

He subtracted 2x from both sides of the equation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

Back

Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable and exponent.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of distributing in an equation?

Back

Distributing is used to eliminate parentheses by multiplying each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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