1.1 Solving equations & literal

Front

What is the solution for y in the equation y - x = 5?

Back

y = 5 + x

Front

Solve the equation 2 + 5x + 2x = -12.

Back

x = -2

Front

How do you solve for R in the equation pV = nRT?

Back

R = pV/nT

Front

In which equation would you add 12 as the first step? 2(m - 12) = 3, 14 = x/12, 13 = 5y - 12, or 5x + 12 = 7?

Back

13 = 5y - 12

Front

Which equation does not have x = 2 as a solution? 6 = 12/x, 2(x + 4) = 12, (1/2)x - 2 = -1, or 3x - 2 = -8?

Back

3x - 2 = -8

Front

What is a literal equation?

Back

An equation that involves two or more variables and is solved for one variable in terms of the others.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

Front

What is the solution set of an equation?

Back

The set of all possible solutions that satisfy the equation.