Intro to unit 2B - Equations

Front

What do we look for first when solving an equation?

Back

Parentheses ( )

Front

What is the inverse of addition?

Back

Subtraction

Front

Solve for x: x + 4 = 10

Back

x = 6

Front

Solve for x: 3x + 2 + 2x = 12

Back

x = 2

Front

Combine Like Terms: 4x + 2x = ?

Back

6x

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 20?

Back

x = 4