Algebraic Equations Quiz

What is the key strategy for solving an equation?

• Rearranging the equation until the unknown value is on one side and the known numbers are on the other side

• Subtracting the known numbers from one side of the equation

• Multiplying the equation by a random number

• Adding the unknown value to one side of the equation

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What should you do when you make a change to an equation?

• Only make a change on one side of the equation

• Make a different change on each side of the equation

• Make the exact same change on both sides of the equation

• Ignore the need for balance and make any change you want

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

In the equation x + 7 = 15, how do you isolate 'x'?

• Add 7 to both sides of the equation

• Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation

• Multiply both sides of the equation by 7

• Divide both sides of the equation by 7

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In the equation 40 = 25 + x, how do you isolate 'x'?

• Add 25 to both sides of the equation

• Divide both sides of the equation by 25

• Subtract 25 from both sides of the equation

• Multiply both sides of the equation by 25

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In the equation x - 5 = 16, how do you isolate 'x'?

• Add 5 to both sides of the equation

• Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation

• Multiply both sides of the equation by 5

• Divide both sides of the equation by 5

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In the equation 10 = x - 32, how do you isolate 'x'?

• Add 32 to both sides of the equation

• Subtract 32 from both sides of the equation

• Multiply both sides of the equation by 32

• Divide both sides of the equation by 32

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What should you do when an unknown is being taken away from a number?

• Subtract the unknown from both sides of the equation

• Add the unknown to both sides of the equation

• Multiply the unknown by both sides of the equation

• Divide the unknown by both sides of the equation

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In the equation 12 - x = 5, how do you isolate 'x'?

• Divide both sides of the equation by 12

• Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation

• Multiply both sides of the equation by 12

• Add 12 to both sides of the equation

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

In the equation 12 = 5 + x, how do you isolate 'x'?

• Multiply both sides of the equation by 5

• Divide both sides of the equation by 5

• Add 5 to both sides of the equation

• Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the final step in solving algebraic equations?

• Multiply the equation by a random number

• Ignore the need for balance and make any change you want

• Check the answer by replacing the unknown value in the original equation

• Divide the equation by a random number

Tags

CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1