8.1-8.3 Practice

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What is a solution to an equation?

Back

A solution to an equation is a value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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How do you determine if a value is a solution to an equation?

Back

Substitute the value into the equation and check if both sides are equal.

Front

Translate 'Five less than twice a number' into an algebraic expression.

Back

2x - 5.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation k + 13 = 25?

Back

Subtract 13 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation x/2 - 5 = 3?

Back

x = 16.

Front

What does it mean to translate a verbal expression into an algebraic expression?

Back

It means to convert words describing a mathematical relationship into a mathematical equation or expression.

Front

What is the process of solving a one-step equation?

Back

Perform the inverse operation to isolate the variable.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

If 3x = 12, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4.