Solving Equations

Front

What is the solution to the equation 0 = 8z + 8?

Back

z = -1

Front

Write the equation for: Seven less than 3 times a number is 18.

Back

3x - 7 = 18

Front

What is the first operation to perform when solving 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

Subtract 10

Front

What is the second operation to perform when solving 10 + 7m = 17 after subtracting 10?

Back

Divide by 7

Front

What is the solution to the equation -87 = -3(3r + 8)?

Back

r = 7

Front

What is the solution to the equation -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

Back

b = 1

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.