Equation Solving COLT

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6 (x+3) = 48?

Back

Distribute the 6 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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How do you isolate the variable x in the equation 7x - 8 = 3x + 24?

Back

Add 8 to both sides and then subtract 3x from both sides.

Front

What does it mean to solve for x in the equation 4 (x - 5) = 8?

Back

Find the value of x that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

Back

c = 6

Front

What is the process to solve the equation 6 (x+3) = 48?

Back

1. Distribute: 6x + 18 = 48; 2. Subtract 18: 6x = 30; 3. Divide by 6: x = 5.

Front

What is the value of z in the equation z + 2 = 5?

Back

z = 3

Front

What is the definition of a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to balance an equation?

Back

To keep both sides of the equation equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4 (x - 5) = 8?

Back

x = 7

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How do you check if your solution for x is correct?

Back

Substitute the value of x back into the original equation.