Solving Linear Equations Steps
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in solving the equation 5x - 11 = 42?
Add 11 to both sides
Subtract 11 from both sides
Divide both sides by 5
Multiply both sides by 5
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do we add 11 to both sides of the equation?
To make the equation more complex
To isolate the variable term
To eliminate the variable
To simplify the equation
Tags
CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After adding 11 to both sides, what is the resulting equation?
5x = 53
5x = 42
5x = 11
5x = 31
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What operation is performed after isolating 5x?
Subtract 5 from both sides
Divide both sides by 5
Multiply both sides by 5
Add 5 to both sides
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the value of x after solving the equation?
x = 10
x = 53
x = 42
x = 53/5
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it necessary to perform the same operation on both sides of the equation?
To keep the equation balanced
To simplify the equation
To make the equation more complex
To eliminate the variable
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final step in solving the equation?
Multiply both sides by 5
Divide both sides by 5
Subtract 11 from both sides
Add 11 to both sides
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
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