STAAR - A.5A

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 5 = 7?

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution for x in the equation 96 = -3 (4x - 4)?

Back

x = -7.

Front

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of adding or subtracting the same number from both sides of an equation?

Back

To maintain the equality of the equation.

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the solution set of an equation?

Back

The solution set is the set of all values that satisfy the equation.

Front

What is the coefficient in the term 3x?

Back

The coefficient is 3, which is the number multiplying the variable x.