Solving linear equations review

Front

Solve for x: 7x + 5 + x - 3 + x = 5

Back

x = 1/3

Front

What step would you take to solve the equation 2x + 2y = 18?

Back

Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.

Front

Solve for y: 2x + 2y = 18

Back

y = -x + 9

Front

Solve for y: 8x + 4y = 16

Back

y = -2x + 4

Front

Solve for x: -12(x - 1) = -3(x - 1)

Back

x = 1

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Front

What does 'solving for x' mean?

Back

Finding the value of x that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side.