Simple Equations With Variables

Front

What is a simple equation?

Back

A simple equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving one variable.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

Solve for x: x + 12 = 20

Back

x = 8

Front

Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

Back

2x = 10

Front

Solve for m: 18 + m = 8

Back

m = -10

Front

How do you solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side to isolate x.

Front

Solve for n: 2n = 100

Back

n = 50

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 15 = 10?

Back

Subtract 15 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

Back

x = 4

Front

If 5x - 10 = 0, what is x?

Back

x = 2