Solving Equations and Inverse Operations

Front

What is the first step to solve the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side.

Front

Combine like terms: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

Back

2a + 2b + 4

Front

Solve the equation: X + 8 = 15

Back

7

Front

Solve the equation: 18 = 3b

Back

6

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication

Front

What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the purpose of inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To undo the operations applied to a variable.

Front

Solve for x: 2x = 10

Back

x = 5

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 4x - 8 = 0?

Back

x = 2