Hands on Equations Lessons 1-7

Front

In all Hands On Equations, both sides of the balance or equal sign need to be _________.

Back

equal

Front

Solve for the value of x in the following equation: x + 1 + 2x = 2x + 7

Back

x = 6

Front

What does the left side of the balance represent?

Back

2x

Front

Solve for X using the image: X + 1 = 8

Back

X = 7

Front

The x in the equation 2x + 3 = x + 9 is represented by...

Back

a blue pawn

Front

What is the purpose of using a balance in equations?

Back

To show that both sides are equal.

Front

What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

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

Back

x = 4

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

In the equation 4x - 2 = 10, what do you add to both sides to isolate 4x?

Back

Add 2.