Linear Equations Quiz

What is the first step in solving the equation 4(2x - 3) = 8(2x + 5)?

• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply out the parentheses

• Divide both sides by 4

After simplifying the equation 4(2x - 3) = 8(2x + 5), what is the next step?

• Combine like terms

• Subtract 16x from both sides

• Add 8x to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

In the equation 2x + 5/3 = 11, what is the first step to eliminate the fraction?

• Divide both sides by 3

• Subtract 2x from both sides

• Multiply the entire equation by 3

• Add 5 to both sides

What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 5 = 33?

• 28

• 16

• 14

• 11

In the equation 1/2(5x + 7) = 3/4(3x - 1), what is the first step to simplify?

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 3x from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Add 7 to both sides

After simplifying the equation 5x + 7/2 = 3(3x - 1)/4, what is the next step?

• Add 7 to both sides

• Subtract 9x from both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the value of x in the equation x + 14 = -3?

• -17

• 11

• 17

• -11

What is the purpose of multiplying the entire equation by the least common denominator?

• To divide fractions

• To add fractions

• To eliminate fractions

• To simplify fractions

What is the first step in solving the practice problem 8 - 3x/2 = 5?

• Add 3x to both sides

• Divide both sides by 3

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 8 from both sides

What is the final value of x in the equation 8 - 3x/2 = 5?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1