Solving Equations Review

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 f: -2f + 12 = -20

Back

f = 16

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 3 = 1

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve for b: 3(b - 4) = -3

Back

b = 3

Front

Solve for y: 2y + 7 = 11

Back

y = 2

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?

Back

To perform the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 9 = 0?

Back

x = -3

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4y - 8 = 0?

Back

y = 2