Basic Algebra Review

Front

Solve: 32 - 7x = -6(x + 3)

Back

50

Front

Simplify: -5(k + 6) + 7(k - 4)

Back

2k - 58

Front

Simplify: -2(3m + 9)

Back

-6m - 18

Front

Solve: 6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14

Back

1

Front

What is the first step in solving this equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

Back

Subtract 7

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What does it mean to isolate a variable?

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to an equation?

Back

The value(s) of the variable that make the equation true.

Front

What is the purpose of combining like terms?

Back

To simplify an expression by merging terms with the same variable.