Solving Equations (STEPS)

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 19 - 2k = 3k - 1?

Back

Instead of adding 3k, they should subtract 3k.

Front

What is the inverse operation of division?

Back

Multiplication.

Front

What is the first step when solving the equation x + 8 = 15?

Back

Subtract 8 on both sides.

Front

After combining like terms in the equation 64x + 48 = -8x - 22 + 2x, what is the result?

Back

64x + 48 = -6x - 22.

Front

What do I do after I subtract 6 from both sides in the equation x/4 + 6 = 15?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.

Front

What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

Back

x = 4.

Front

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

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.

Front

What is the result of subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

3x = 15.