Linear Equation Test

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What is a linear equation?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

Subtract 4 from each side.

Front

What is the inverse operation of addition?

Back

Subtraction.

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

Back

x = 2.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

You perform inverse operations to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the value of f in the equation f/3 + 5 = 8?

Back

f = 9.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5y - 10 = 15?

Back

y = 5.

Front

What does it mean for two operations to be inverses?

Back

Two operations are inverses if they undo each other, such as addition and subtraction.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

Back

Subtract 5 from each side.