Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Front

Solve for f: f - 4 = 6f + 26

Back

f = -6

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

Back

x = -6

Front

The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

Back

Find the value of the variable

Front

What is the first step to solve this equation: -11 - 3x = 44 - 2x?

Back

Get the variable on one side

Front

Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 2x + 20

Back

x = 15

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve for y: 2y - 3 = 5y + 12

Back

y = -5

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.

Front

Solve for z: 4z + 8 = 2z + 20

Back

z = 6

Front

What is a coefficient in an equation?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.