Equations Practice

Front

A letter used to represent a number value in an expression or an equation

Back

Variable

Front

In math, this basically means opposite

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Inverse

Front

The steps in solving 5b - 6 = 24 are:

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

Front

In 8r + 3, the CONSTANT is ___

Back

3

Front

5y - 7 is an example of an ____________

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Expression

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

Front

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

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.