7B/8 Unit 3 Review IM

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x - 5 = 20?

Back

Add 5 to both sides.

Front

What is the value of n in the equation 6n + 4 = -26?

Back

n = -5.

Front

Solve for x in the equation 144 + = -12(x + 5). What is the missing number?

Back

-17.

Front

What step would you take to solve for the variable term first in an equation?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

Front

What is the purpose of balancing an equation?

Back

To ensure that both sides of the equation remain equal after performing operations.

Front

What operation would you perform to eliminate a constant term from one side of an equation?

Back

Subtract the constant term from both sides.

Front

In the equation 2x + 3 = 11, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

Back

x = 5.