Isolating Variables on One Side

Solve the equation:

2(x + 3) = 8

• 2.5

• 1

• 7

• 5.5

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

-(n - 8) = -2

• 6

• 10

• -10

• -6

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Solve

-124 = 4 (1+ 8k)

• -11

• 10

• -4

• -2

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Rearranging the equation to solve for a specific variable, leaving it on one side of the equals sign.

• Eliminated Terms

• Isolating Variable

• Unsolvable Equations

• Solution

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

An equation where one of the unknown values is isolated on one side of the equals sign.

• Rearranged Equation

• Graph Intersection

• Graph Method

• Solving Together

Which choice describes the step needed to isolate the variable? (Tap outside of the gray box to see the equation.)

• Divide both sides by 11

• Multiply both sides by 11.

• Add 11 to both sides.

• Subtract 11 to both sides.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?

• Add 62 to each side. 

• Subtract 62 from each side.

• Multiply each side by 62.

• Add 123 to each side.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

a symbol for an unknown value; usually a letter (such as a, x, or y) is the symbol used

• constant

• variable

• coefficient

• term

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Solve for the variable. 3x=-27

• x=9

• x=-30

• x=-9

• x=-24

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7