Solving Equations

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 12?

• Add 5 to both sides.

• Subtract 5 from both sides.

• Multiply both sides by 5.

• Divide both sides by 5.

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

• To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

• To combine all variables into one term.

• To eliminate the variable from the equation entirely.

• To multiply the variable by a constant.

What is the solution of 4y + 8 = 24?

• y = 2

• y = 3

• y = 4

• y = 5

Solve for x: 17 = x + 3

• x = 10

• x = 12

• x = 14

• x = 16

What is the solution of r - 11 = 5?

• r = 15

• r = 16

• r = 17

• r = 18

What is the solution of 3w = 30?

• w = 5

• w = 10

• w = 15

• w = 20

What is the solution of 6m = 54?

• m = 7

• m = 8

• m = 9

• m = 10

Solve for y: y - 14 = 66

• y = 70

• y = 75

• y = 80

• y = 85

Solve for q: q + 8.25 = 18

• q = 8.25

• q = 9.00

• q = 9.75

• q = 10.25

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

• To create more complex equations.

• To undo operations and isolate the variable.

• To add more variables to the equation.

• To simplify the equation without solving it.