Algebra - Equations Review

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Solve for x: 2 |x−4| + 8 = 18

Back

x = 9 and x = -1

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Solve for b: -14 + 6b + 7 - 2b = 1 + 5b

Back

b = -8

Front

What should we do first to solve for x in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Subtract

Front

Solve for x: |5x| = 40

Back

x = 8 and x = -8

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Solve for x: |x−6| + 4 = 10

Back

x = 12 and x = 0

Front

What is the definition of an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

Back

Isolate the variable by performing inverse operations.

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What is the absolute value of a number?

Back

The absolute value of a number is its distance from zero on the number line, regardless of direction.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no variables raised to a power greater than one.