Equations Activity #2

Front

What is the goal of solving equations?

Back

Find the value of the variable.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x/6 + 2 = 6?

Back

Subtract 2 from both sides.

Front

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

Back

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Front

Which equation describes 'two times a number plus five equals 15'?

Back

2x + 5 = 15.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2y + 4 = 12?

Back

Subtract 4 from each side.

Front

What does a coefficient represent in an equation?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

Front

What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x = 20?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.