Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 8x - 6 = 10?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

What are the steps in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for c: 3c + 5 = 23

Back

c = 6.

Front

Solve for z: 0 = 8z + 8

Back

z = -1.

Front

Solve for x: 4x - 7 = 21

Back

x = 7.

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

What is the purpose of balancing an equation?

Back

To ensure both sides of the equation remain equal after performing operations.

Front

What operation would you perform first in the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

If you have the equation x/4 = 5, how do you solve for x?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7y - 14 = 0?

Back

y = 2.