Solving Equations

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5.

Front

Solve for y: y/3 + 6 = 9

Back

y = 9.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 8x - 6 = 10?

Back

Add 6.

Front

Solve for z in the equation 0 = 8z + 8.

Back

z = -1.

Front

Solve for c in the equation 3c + 5 = 23.

Back

c = 6.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of balancing an equation?

Back

To keep both sides equal while performing operations.

Front

What operation would you perform first in the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

If you have the equation 4y = 20, what is the next step to solve for y?

Back

Divide both sides by 4.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 7x - 14 = 0?

Back

x = 2.