Solving Equations

Front

Solve the equation: 8 = -x + 3

Back

x = -5

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation: 3x + 11 = 44?

Back

Subtraction

Front

Which equation has a solution of x = 5?

Back

-2x = -10

Front

Solve the equation: -4m = 48

Back

m = -12

Front

Solve the equation: -9 = -5w + 1

Back

w = 2

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the balance method in solving equations?

Back

A method where you perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.