Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What is the first step in solving equations with variables on both sides?

• Combine like terms

• Move variables to one side

• Distribute

• Solve

When combining like terms, where should this be done?

• Across both sides

• On each individual side

• Only on the right side

• Only on the left side

In the equation 5y - 8 = 3y + 12, what is the value of y?

• 10

• 2

• -10

• 20

How do you move variables to one side in an equation?

• By multiplying them

• By performing the inverse operation

• By subtracting them

• By adding them

What is the result of solving the equation -6x + 14 = 12 - 8x?

• x = 2

• x = -1

• x = 1

• x = -2

In the equation 8W - 2 = -10W + 34, what is the value of W?

• W = -4

• W = 4

• W = -3

• W = 3

After distributing and simplifying, what is the next step in solving equations?

• Move variables to one side

• Combine like terms

• Solve the equation

• Distribute again

What is the correct solution for the equation 9M - 27 + 3M = 7M + 43?

• M = 7

• M = -14

• M = 14

• M = -7

What is the solution to the equation after distributing: -7(2A + 3) = 23 - 2A?

• A = -5

• A = 5

• A = -3

• A = 3

For the equation 5X - X - 18 = 6 - 2X - 30, what is the value of X after simplifying?

• X = -7

• X = 6

• X = 7

• X = -6