Expressions & Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solution to an equation?
A
The value of the variable that makes the equation true
2
Q
What is a true equation?
A
An equation with the same amount on both sides of the equals sign
3
Q
What is a false equation?
A
An equation with different values on either side of the equals sign
4
Q
How do you check if your solution is correct?
A
Substitute your solution into the original equation. If it makes the equation true, your solution is correct.
5
Q
What does substitute mean?
A
To replace the variable with a value you believe is equal to it
11
Q
What idea from your greensheet is shown in this work?
A
Distribution
12
Q
What idea from your greensheet is shown in this work?
A
Combining like terms
