ALEKS Prep: Solving Equations Practice

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

Front

What do you do after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Divide both sides by 5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3r - 5 = 2r?

Back

r = 5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation -3a + 8 = 14?

Back

a = -2.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 4(1 - x) + 3x = -2(x + 1)?

Back

Distribute the 4 and -2.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4(1 - x) + 3x = -2(x + 1)?

Back

x = -6.

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14?

Back

Distribute the 6.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14?

Back

x = 1.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

Back

It means there are no values that satisfy the equation.

Front

What does it mean if an equation has infinitely many solutions?

Back

It means any value for the variable satisfies the equation.