Solving Equations

Front

What is the solution of 13 = t + 7?

Back

t = 6

Front

Solve for a: -3a + 8 = 14

Back

a = -2

Front

Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

Back

b = 1

Front

Solve for x: 2x - 3 + 4x = 27

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve for y: 2y + 7 = 11

Back

y = 2

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 3 = 18?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

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 solution of the equation 4(x - 2) = 12?

Back

x = 5

Front

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

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.

Front

What is the solution of 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

x = 2