Intermediate Algebra: Solving First Degree Equations

What is the first step when solving an equation with parentheses?

• Use the distributive property

• Add all terms together

• Subtract the constant term

• Divide by the coefficient

After distributing, what should you do with like terms?

• Combine them

• Ignore them

• Multiply them

• Divide them

What operation is used to move terms from one side of the equation to the other?

• Multiplication

• Addition or subtraction

• Exponentiation

• Division

What is the final step to solve for X in the equation?

• Multiply by the coefficient

• Add all terms

• Divide by the coefficient

• Subtract the constant

What is the solution to the equation when X is isolated?

• X = 5

• X = 1/5

• X = 0

• X = -1/5