Beginning: Solving Equations +/-

For an equation to be _____ both sides must have the same value.

• balanced
• unbalanced
• complex
• irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

We are trying to get all of the variables (x/rectangles) on one side and all of the _____ (squares) on the other side.

• units
• coefficients
• parameters

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Remember, what we do to one side we _____________.

• have to do to the other
• ignore the other
• change the subject
• focus on one side only

How can we check to see if we got the correct answer when solving an equation?

• Substituting the answer back into the original equation.

• There is no way to check my answer.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is the solution for x when x + 2 = 10?

• x = 6

• x = 8

• x = 7

• x = 9

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

What is the solution for x when x - 3 = 6?

• x = 5

• x = 7

• x = 9

• x = 10

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7