Solving Linear Equations - Word Problems

Solving Linear Equations - Word Problems

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.C.7B, 7.EE.B.4A, 8.EE.B.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to solve a linear equation?

Back

To solve a linear equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in solving a word problem involving a linear equation?

Back

The first step is to identify the variables and what they represent in the context of the problem.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you translate a word problem into a linear equation?

Back

You translate a word problem into a linear equation by identifying key information and relationships described in the problem and expressing them mathematically.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the importance of the constant term in a linear equation?

Back

The constant term represents a fixed value in the equation, which can be a starting point or total amount in word problems.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation 85 + 12x = 613, what does 'x' represent?

Back

'x' represents the number of students who went on the trip.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you isolate the variable in a linear equation?

Back

To isolate the variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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