solving equations

Front

What is the goal of solving two-step equations?

Back

Find the value of the variable.

Front

What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

Back

Addition.

Front

In the equation 4y - 9 = -36, is y = -4 true or false?

Back

False.

Front

Solve for n: -54 = -4n + 2.

Back

n = 14.

Front

Solve for v: 10 - 6v = -104.

Back

v = 19.

Front

What is a two-step equation?

Back

An equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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 first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

Back

x = 5.

Front

What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

Back

To undo operations and isolate the variable.