Solving Equations Review

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3m - 4 - 5m = 10?

Back

Combine like terms to simplify the equation.

Front

Solve for m: 3m - 4 - 5m = 10

Back

m = -7

Front

What is the process to isolate x in the equation 11.7x - 15 = 8.4?

Back

Add 15 to both sides and then divide by 11.7.

Front

Solve for x: 11.7x - 15 = 8.4

Back

x = 2

Front

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

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

Back

b = 1

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation -2f + 12 = -20?

Back

Subtract 12 from both sides.

Front

Solve for f: -2f + 12 = -20

Back

f = 16

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.