Intro. To Solving Linear Equations - 10/27

Choose the best response: "A solution to an equation is ___________________."

• the answer

• the last step

• whatever Photomath tells me it is.

• the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

When describing the goal of solving equations, some say "Get x by itself." Most likely, what they mean is ___________

• Getting x by itself is cruel. No one says that anymore. #Getwoke

• If you wait long enough, the equation will solve itself

• I have never heard anyone say that and, believe me, I always pay attention in class

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation below:

• k = 152
• k = 176
• k = 5
• k = 27

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What are the TWO basic rules for solving algebraic equations? (That means pick 2 answers)

• What you do on one side you must do to the other (keep balanced)

• Negative signs can be ignored

• Always use the opposite/inverse operations to solve

• You must start on the left side of the equation

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

• Subtract 7 from both sides

• Add 12 to both sides

• Multiply by 5 on both sides

• Divide by 5 on both sides

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Simplify    5(2 - 7n)

• Simplify    5(2 - 7n)

• 10 - 35n

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

Solve for x:
10 = 3x -12

• 22/3
• 2/3
• 10/9
• 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve for y.
12y - 11 = 49

• 5
• 6
• 720
• -11

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve the equation

• 14
• -14
• 4
• -2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

• 1

• 7

• 4

• 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A