Solving Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve for k: k - 10 = 7

Back

k = 17

Front

How should you show your work to isolate the variable in x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

Solve for y: y + 8 = 20

Back

y = 12

Front

What is one way to be certain of your work and having the correct solution?

Back

Check your solution.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x = 12?

Back

Divide each side by 3.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

If you have the equation 5 + x = 15, what is x?

Back

x = 10

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To undo operations and isolate the variable.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2y - 4 = 10?

Back

y = 7.