Multistep Equations

Front

What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A constant is a plain number that does not change.

Front

Identify the constant in the equation: 6x + 12 = 36

Back

12

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A coefficient is the number before the letter (variable) in an equation.

Front

Identify the coefficient in the term: 6x

Back

6

Front

What is the operation used when distributing in algebra?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Identify the coefficient once simplified in the equation: 6x - 3x + 12 = 36

Back

3

Front

What does it mean to simplify an equation?

Back

To simplify an equation means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

Front

What is the first step in solving a multistep equation?

Back

The first step is to isolate the variable by performing inverse operations.

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

Inverse operations are used to undo operations and isolate the variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4