Solving Simple Equations

Front

Solve for y: y/6 = 24

Back

y = 144

Front

What operation do you perform first when solving for m in 10 + 7m = 17?

Back

Subtract 10, and then divide by 7.

Front

Solve for x: x + 9 = 23

Back

x = 14

Front

Solve for x: -4x = 24

Back

x = -6

Front

Solve for n: 3n = 39

Back

n = 13

Front

What is a simple equation?

Back

An equation that can be solved in a few steps, typically involving basic operations.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x - 3 = 12?

Back

Add 3 to both sides.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

Solve for z: 2z + 4 = 12

Back

z = 4

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.