Algebra - Equations Review #2

Front

Solve the equation: 4 (x + 3) = 2x + 5

Back

x = -7/2

Front

Solve the equation: -14 + 6b + 7 - 2b = 1 + 5b

Back

b = -8

Front

Solve for v: 3v + 6 = 21

Back

v = 15

Front

Solve the equation: 2(2x + 3) = -6(x + 9)

Back

x = -6

Front

Solve for x: 3(3x - 6) = 18

Back

x = 4

Front

Define a linear equation.

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to an equation?

Back

The value(s) of the variable that make the equation true.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

Back

There are no values for the variable that satisfy the equation.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac; it allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

Front

What is the first step in solving an equation?

Back

Isolate the variable by performing inverse operations.