Solving Linear Equations Quiz

What is the first step in solving a linear equation using the transposition method?

• Divide all terms by a constant

• Multiply all terms by a constant

• Transpose terms to opposite sides

• Combine all terms on one side

When combining like terms, what should you do with the coefficients?

• Subtract them

• Divide them

• Multiply them

• Add them together

What is the result of simplifying the fraction -14/20?

• -2/5

• -3/5

• -1/2

• -7/10

What is the purpose of transposing terms in a linear equation?

• To simplify fractions

• To multiply terms

• To isolate the variable

• To eliminate variables

How do you simplify the expression 12x + 8x?

• 20x

• 4x

• 16x

• 10x

What is the result of 16 - 30?

• 16

• 14

• -16

• -14

In the second example, what operation is used to handle the parentheses?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Distributive property

What is the first step in solving the second equation after applying the distributive property?

• Combine like terms

• Transpose terms

• Divide by a constant

• Multiply by a constant

What is the solution for x in the equation 22x - 24x = 9 - 33?

• x = 12

• x = -24

• x = -12

• x = 24

What is the final step in solving a linear equation?

• Add all terms

• Multiply by the coefficient of x

• Subtract all terms

• Divide by the coefficient of x