Algebraic Equations Quiz

What is the primary goal when solving algebraic equations?

• To add random numbers to both sides

• To multiply both sides by zero

• To isolate the unknown variable

• To eliminate all numbers

In the equation 2x + 3 = 15, what is the first step to isolate x?

• Add 3 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 3 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

After subtracting 3 from both sides in 2x + 3 = 15, what is the next step?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Add 3 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

When using the alternative method for 2x + 3 = 15, what is the result of dividing 3 by 2?

• 3

• 2

• 1.5

• 1

In the equation 9 = 4 - 3b, what is the first step to solve for b?

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

What is the value of b in the equation 9 = 4 - 3b?

• -3/5

• 5/3

• 3/5

• -5/3

In the equation x + 4 over 2 = 5, what is the first step to eliminate the fraction?

• Add 2 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

After multiplying both sides by 2 in x + 4 over 2 = 5, what is the next step?

• Divide both sides by 4

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 4 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

In the equation 3 = (14 - x) / 4, what is the first step to solve for x?

• Add 4 to both sides

• Subtract 14 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 4

• Divide both sides by 4

What is the value of x in the equation 3 = (14 - x) / 4?

• 8

• 4

• 2

• 6