Math 3 Bonus Flashcard

Front

What is the first step to begin solving the equation for x?

Back

Distribute -3 to (3 + 4x)

Front

What is the first step one should take to solve this equation?

Back

Eliminate the parentheses by distributing the -4

Front

What is the value of x in the equation 4x = 16?

Back

4

Front

Solve for k in the equation 2k + 4 = 0.

Back

-2

Front

What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 8 = 16?

Back

4

Front

What does it mean to distribute in algebra?

Back

To multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms?

Back

To simplify an expression by merging terms that have the same variable and exponent.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3(x + 2) = 15?

Back

3

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

Back

Add 10 to both sides.