Solve Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation -3(4x - 10) = 42?

Back

Distribute -3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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What is the solution to the equation -48 = -6a?

Back

a = 8

Front

How do you isolate x in the equation x - 4 = 14?

Back

Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What does the equation 5 = 5x imply about the value of x?

Back

x = 1

Front

What is the solution to the equation d + 5 = 10?

Back

d = 5

Front

What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

Back

It means there are no values that satisfy the equation.

Front

What is the process of solving an equation called?

Back

Algebraic manipulation.

Front

What is the importance of checking your solution after solving an equation?

Back

To ensure that the solution satisfies the original equation.

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol that represents an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.