Final Exam Review Part 1

What is the first step in solving equations with variables on both sides?

• Combine like terms on the same side

• Move all variables to one side using inverse operations

• Distribute values inside parentheses

• Subtract constants from both sides

What operation is used to move a positive term across the equal sign?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

When combining 10x and -4x on the same side, what is the result?

• 14x

• 6x

• -6x

• -14x

What should you do if there are no like terms or parentheses on a side of the equation?

• Nothing, as it is already simplified

• Check for possible distribution

• Start combining opposite sides

• Move to the other side immediately

How do you handle a negative term when distributing across parentheses?

• Convert it to a positive

• Add it instead of multiplying

• Multiply as is

• Ignore the negative sign

What is the result of combining -7x and -5x?

• -2x

• 2x

• 12x

• -12x

What is the correct operation to isolate a variable when it appears on both sides of the equation?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Either addition or subtraction, depending on the terms

After distributing and combining like terms, what is the next step?

• Isolate the variable

• Simplify the constants

• Combine opposite sides

• Check the solution

What does a negative divided by a negative yield when solving for x?

• A positive number

• A negative number

• Undefined

• Zero

In the final example, what is the value of x when the equation involves decimals?

• 23.5

• 21.5

• 22.5

• 20.5