Solving for x

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3(2x - 5) = x + 10?

Back

5

Front

Solve for x in the equation 3 + 4x + 5x = 21.

Back

x = 2

Front

Solve the equation 8(x − 6) = −(x + 3).

Back

5

Front

What is the value of x in the equation 3x + 2 = 5?

Back

1

Front

Find h in the equation h - 12 = -8.

Back

4

Front

What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

Back

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

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

x = 2

Front

How do you check if your solution for x is correct?

Back

Substitute the value of x back into the original equation.