Solving Linear Equations

Front

Solve for x: 8x + 2 + 3x + 5 = x + 12

Back

x = 1/2

Front

Solve: 3(x - 2) = 18

Back

x = 8

Front

Solve for x: 10 = 3x - 12

Back

x = 22/3

Front

Solve for x: 6(2x + 1) = 18

Back

x = 1

Front

Solve for x: 4x + 1 = 7x - 5

Back

x = 2

Front

Definition: Linear Equation

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

Back

Isolate the variable by performing inverse operations.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

Example of a linear equation: 2x + 3 = 7. What is x?

Back

x = 2.

Front

What is the solution to a linear equation?

Back

The value of the variable that makes the equation true.