Solving Equations/ Review

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What is the solution to the equation 4x - 9x + 3 = -32?

Back

x = 7

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Solve for y: 5(y - 3) + 2y = 27.

Back

y = 6

Front

What is the value of x in the equation -5x = 25?

Back

x = -5

Front

Find a in the equation 19 + a = -50.

Back

a = -69

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Solve the equation 3x - 7 = 32.

Back

x = 13

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 4x - 9x + 3 = -32?

Back

Combine like terms to get -5x + 3 = -32.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

Back

To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the principle of balancing equations?

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Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 4 = 12?

Back

x = 4