Solving Equations Review

Why is it better to use algebra instead of graphing to solve equations?

• Graphing is more accurate.

• Algebra is faster.

• Graphing can be inaccurate.

• Algebra is easier to understand.

What is the first step in solving a two-step equation?

• Draw a line to keep organized.

• Multiply both sides by a number.

• Divide both sides by a number.

• Combine like terms.

In a two-step equation, what should you do after drawing a line?

• Multiply both sides by the same number.

• Combine like terms.

• Add or subtract the number not attached to x.

• Divide both sides by the same number.

When solving x divided by 4 equals 8, what is the correct next step?

• Multiply both sides by 4.

• Subtract 4 from both sides.

• Divide both sides by 4.

• Add 4 to both sides.

What is the first step in solving a three-step equation?

• Add or subtract the constant term.

• Distribute the number outside the parentheses.

• Combine like terms.

• Divide both sides by the coefficient of x.

In a multi-step equation, what should you do after combining like terms?

• Draw a line to keep organized.

• Add or subtract the constant term.

• Multiply both sides by the same number.

• Divide both sides by the same number.

What is a common mistake when solving equations with variables on both sides?

• Forgetting to draw a line.

• Combining like terms on opposite sides of the equal sign.

• Adding instead of subtracting.

• Multiplying instead of dividing.

When solving 4x - 6 = 2x + 10, what is the first step?

• Subtract 2x from both sides.

• Add 6 to both sides.

• Subtract 4x from both sides.

• Add 10 to both sides.

In the equation 3x + 9 = -3, what should you do after subtracting 3x from both sides?

• Add 9 to both sides.

• Subtract 9 from both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 3.

• Divide both sides by 3.

What is the correct next step after getting 3x + 10 = -5?

• Add 10 to both sides.

• Subtract 10 from both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 3.

• Divide both sides by 3.