Big Ideas Algebra 1 Chapter 1

What is the first step in solving this equation?

2(x+2) = 3x + 4

• Distribute the 2 and the (x+2)

• Divide both sides by 2

• Subtract 4 from each side

• Do the hokey pokey

Which is the correct first step in solving the equation shown?

• Subtract 33 from both sides

• Add 33 from both sides

• Add 3.5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by -3.5

Which is the correct first step to solve the linear equation shown?

• Add 2.5 to both sides

• Divide -2.5 from both sides

• Add 15 to both sides

• Subtract 15 from both sides

Branch of mathematics that combines symbols according to the rules of arithmetics.

• Algebra

• Arithmetic

• Geometry

• Calculus

What is the first step in solving this equation?

x - 5 = 19

• subtract 5

• add 5

• subtract 19

• add 19

Solve for x:
2x + 5 = 12

• 7

• 3

• 3.5

• 8.5

What operation is being represented by the following equation: 3x = 27

Solve for x:

• x = 20

• x = 7

• x = 10

• x = 3

18+m=8

• m=0

• m=10

• m=-10

• m=8

Distribute:

4(x+2)

• 4x+8

• 4x+2

• 8x