Intermediate Algebra: Solving First Degree Equations

What is the structure of a first degree equation as explained in the video?

• It has only constant terms on both sides.

• It has both variable and constant terms on both sides.

• It has constant terms on one side and variable terms on the other.

• It has only variable terms on both sides.

What is the first step in solving the equation 11x + 2 = 8x - 5?

• Add 8x to both sides.

• Subtract 2 from both sides.

• Add 5 to both sides.

• Subtract 11x from both sides.

After isolating the variable terms, what operation is performed to solve for x?

• Multiply both sides by 3.

• Subtract 7 from both sides.

• Add 7 to both sides.

• Divide both sides by 3.

What is the solution to the equation 11x + 2 = 8x - 5?

• x = 7/3

• x = -7/3

• x = 3/7

• x = -3/7

How can you verify the solution to the equation?

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation.

• By solving a different equation.

• By graphing the equation.

• By checking if both sides are positive.