8th U4L2 - Keeping Equations Balanced

Front

What does a red trapezoid equal?

Back

4

Front

What does a blue hexagon represent?

Back

3

Front

What does a triangle equal?

Back

6

Front

Solve x + 3 = 7

Back

x = 4

Front

What equation does this model? (x - 3 = 4)

Back

x - 3 = 4

Front

What is the principle of keeping equations balanced?

Back

Both sides of an equation must remain equal when the same operation is applied to both sides.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5

Front

What does the equation x + 5 = 12 represent?

Back

It represents a situation where a number increased by 5 equals 12.

Front

How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.