11.18 Do you understand how to solve equations?

Front

What is the objective when solving an equation?

Back

Isolate and find the value of the Variable.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 on both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 4(x + 2) = 16?

Back

Use the Distributive Property.

Front

What do you look for after distributing in DCMAM?

Back

Combine Like Terms.

Front

What is the first step to solving the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 on both sides.

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, meaning you multiply a term by each term inside the parentheses.

Front

What is a like term?

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 purpose of checking your solution after solving an equation?

Back

To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.