Hands on Equations Intro

Front

What is the equation represented by combining like terms: 2x + 3x?

Back

5x

Front

What shape is used to represent the variable x in the equation 2x = 10?

Back

Triangle

Front

How can you represent the equation x + 8 = 3x?

Back

x + 8 = 3x

Front

What is the principle of maintaining equality in equations?

Back

Both sides must be balanced.

Front

Which equation is represented by the expression: 3x = x + 12?

Back

3x = x + 12

Front

What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

What is a variable in an equation?

Back

A symbol that represents an unknown value.

Front

What does the term 'like terms' refer to?

Back

Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x = 20?

Back

x = 5