6th Grade Flashcard #3 review

Front

What are the steps to solve for b in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides then divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for s in the equation 9 = 2s + 1.

Back

s = 4.

Front

What is the solution for n in the equation 5n = 30?

Back

n = 6.

Front

Which mathematical method is used to solve single step equations?

Back

Inverse operations.

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

Expressions do not have an equal sign and equations do have an equal sign.

Front

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

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

What is the final step to solve for s in the equation 9 = 2s + 1 after isolating 2s?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.

Front

If 5n = 30, what is n?

Back

n = 6.

Front

What operation would you use to check your solution for an equation?

Back

Substitution.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

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