Variables on Both Sides

Front

Solve the equation: 2x + 5 = 3x - 1

Back

x = 6

Front

Solve the equation: 5(2x - 3) = 3(4x + 1)

Back

x = -9

Front

Solve the inequality: 2x + 3 < 5x - 2

Back

x > 5/3

Front

Solve the inequality: 3x - 2 ≥ 2x + 5

Back

x ≥ 7

Front

Solve the equation: 4(x + 2) = 3(x - 1)

Back

x = -11

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To manipulate an equation to get the variable on one side by itself.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x/2 + 3 = 7?

Back

x = 8

Front

What does it mean when an inequality is written as x < 5?

Back

x can be any number less than 5.