Algebra Midterm

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 8x - 8 = -4x + 16?

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve for y: 5y + 34 = -2(-7y + 1)

Back

y = 4

Front

What is the value of y in the equation: 2y + 7 = 11?

Back

y = 2

Front

Solve the equation: 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

Back

x = -7

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 6x + 1 = -6(1 - x)?

Back

No Solution

Front

Define a linear equation.

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Front

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

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the principle of equality in algebra?

Back

If you add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

What is a solution set?

Back

The set of all possible solutions to an equation.