Steps to Solving Equations Warm-Up

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the next step you should take for the equation: -11b + 8 = -3?

Back

Subtract 8 from both sides.

Front

What should you do first to solve: 1 + 4n - 6n = 1 - 8n?

Back

Combine the like terms 4n + -6n.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: -3(x - 2) = -8 + 9b?

Back

Distribute -3 to the x and -2.

Front

What is the next step for the equation: 1 + 18n = 33?

Back

Subtract 1 from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

Back

It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the distributive property in algebra?

Back

It states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the next step in solving the equation: 5x - 2 = 3?

Back

Add 2 to both sides.