Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 2y + 7 = 11?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with y.

Front

What is the solution for y in the equation 2y + 7 = 11?

Back

y = 2

Front

How do you solve the equation x + 8 = -3?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate x.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation x + 8 = -3?

Back

x = -11

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 equation 8z - 22 = 3(3z + 11) - z simplified to?

Back

8z - 22 = 9z + 33 - z, which simplifies to 8z - 22 = 8z + 33.

Front

What is the solution for z in the equation 8z - 22 = 3(3z + 11) - z?

Back

No Solution, because the equation simplifies to a false statement.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3(b - 4) = -3?

Back

Distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

Front

What is the solution for b in the equation 3(b - 4) = -3?

Back

b = 3

Front

What is the principle of balancing equations?

Back

Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side.