Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

What is the first step in solving equations with variables on both sides?

• Combine constants

• Draw a line

• Simplify the fraction

• Move the variable term

When combining like terms, what do you get if you combine 3x and 3x?

• 3x

• 0

• 9x

• 6x

Which coefficient is smaller in the equation 6x and -3x?

• 0

• 3

• -3

• 6

What operation is used to move a term to the other side of the equation?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the inverse operation of addition?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

How do you simplify the fraction 12/9?

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 3

• Divide by 3

• Multiply by 2

In the example problem, what is added to both sides to isolate the variable term?

• 3

• 6x

• 21

• 5x

What is the simplified form of 10/6?

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 2/3

• 5/3

What do you get when you combine 2x and -5x?

• -7x

• 3x

• -3x

• 7x

How can you verify the solution of an equation?

• By simplifying the fraction

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By combining like terms

• By moving the variable term