Math 3 Bonus Flashcard

Front

Solve for k: 2k + 4 = 0

Back

k = -2

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Solve for k: 3k - 12 = 0

Back

k = 4

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After distributing the -3 to eliminate the parentheses, what is the second step in the equation -3(x + 2) = 6?

Back

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -4(x - 1) = 8?

Back

Eliminate the parentheses by distributing the -4.

Front

Solve for x: 2x + 6 = 14

Back

x = 4

Front

What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

Back

To multiply each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside.

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Solve for k: 5k + 10 = 0

Back

k = -2

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

Solve for x: 4x - 8 = 0

Back

x = 2

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3(x + 4) = 21?

Back

Distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.