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Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Assessment

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Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

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Created by

Anjo Tadeo

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal when solving equations with variables on both sides?

To make all numbers negative

To get the variable on one side of the equation

To multiply all terms by the largest coefficient

To eliminate all constants from the equation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation 5x - 4 = 2x + 11, what is the first step to gather the variable terms on one side, aiming to avoid negative coefficients for the variable?

Add 4 to both sides

Subtract 5x from both sides

Subtract 2x from both sides

Add 11 to both sides

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After simplifying the equation to 3x - 4 = 11, what is the next step to isolate the variable term (3x)?

Subtract 11 from both sides

Add 4 to both sides

Divide both sides by 3

Multiply both sides by 4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If an equation simplifies to 3x = 15, what operation is needed to solve for x?

Add 3 to both sides

Subtract 15 from both sides

Multiply both sides by 3

Divide both sides by 3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of x in the equation 5x - 4 = 2x + 11?

x = 3

x = 5

x = 7

x = 15

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended first step when solving an equation with variables on both sides?

Combine constant terms on one side

Isolate the variable on one side

Distribute any terms outside parentheses

Add or subtract the variable term with the smaller coefficient from both sides

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