Hands on Equations Lessons #1 - #10

Front

In all Hands On Equations, both sides of the balance or equal sign need to be _________.

Back

equal

Front

In the equation 3X + 5 = 4X, what would your check be if X = 5?

Back

20 = 20

Front

Solve for x: x + ⋇ + 4x = 16 + 2x

Back

x = 8, ⋇ = -8, 32 = 32

Front

Solve for x: 2x + * + x = x + 5

Back

x = 5, 10 = 10

Front

If ⋇ = -2, evaluate 3x + ⋇ + 10 + 3⋇

Back

12

Front

What is the definition of a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

Back

Both sides of the equation have the same value.

Front

What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

Back

To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

Front

What does the symbol '=' represent in mathematics?

Back

It indicates that the values on both sides are equal.