Steps for Solving Equations

Front

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

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What should have been the first step in solving the equation if the work is incorrect?

Back

Subtract 1 on both sides.

Front

In the equation -6 + x/4 = 11, what is the first step to undo the addition?

Back

Add 6.

Front

Using the 'opposite operation' to 'undo' and isolate the variable is called what?

Back

Inverse operations.

Front

What is the opposite operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

What is the opposite operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the opposite operation of multiplication?

Back

Division.

Front

What is the opposite operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

If you have the equation 2x = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

Back

Divide both sides by 2.