Solving Linear Equations

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

Solve for x: 3x - 4 = 11

Back

x = 5

Front

Solve for y: 5y = 45

Back

y = 9

Front

Which operation reverses the effect of subtraction?

Back

Addition

Front

Solve for x: 5x - 3 = 2x + 9

Back

x = 4

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 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4