Solving Equations Quiz

What is the first step in solving an equation according to the learning material?

• Multiply the coefficients

• Isolate the variable

• Add the constants

• Divide through by the variable

What does it mean to combine like terms in algebra?

• To solve the equation completely

• To group different types of variables

• To add or subtract terms that look the same

• To multiply coefficients

In the example equation "2x + 6 = 5x - 3", what is the first step to solve it using the concept of combining like terms?

• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 2x from both sides

• Divide both sides by x

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the first step in combining like terms in the equation 2x + 6 = 5x - 3?

• Add 2x to both sides

• Subtract 2x from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

After combining like terms, what operation is used to isolate the variable in the equation 3x - 3 = 6?

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Add 3 to both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 3

What is the final step to solve the equation 9 = 3x after isolating the variable?

• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 3

What is the correct sequence of operations to solve mathematical problems as mentioned in the image?

• Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction, Parentheses

• Subtraction, Addition, Division, Multiplication

According to the image, do you need to use the order of operations for problems that include variables?

• Yes, always

• No, not necessary

• Only if the variable is x

• Only in subtraction problems

What does PEMDAS stand for in the order of operations?

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Parentheses, Equations, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Mean, Division, Addition, Subtraction

• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Summation

According to the order of operations, what should be calculated first?

• Exponents

• Multiplication

• Parentheses

• Addition