Operations
The answer to an addition problem.
Sum
1 step of the 5-step method for solving equations
Distribute
For x-3=2, I am using this property to solve the equation.
Addition Property of Equality
I see a number in front of parentheses
Distribute
Product
Last step of the 5 step method for solving equations
Multiply/Divide
For x+4=9, I am using this property to solve the equation
Subtraction Property of Equality
I see a number in front of a letter.
Divide by the number.
Answer to a division problem.
Quotient
4th step of the 5-step method for solving an equation.
Add/Subtract
For 3x=8, I am using this property to solve the equation.
Division Property of Equality
I see a fraction on the entire side of the equation.
Multiply by the bottom
Answer to a subtraction problem
Difference
2nd step of the 5-step method for solving equations.
Look for a fraction on the entire side
For x/7=4, I am using this property to solve the equation.
Multiplication Property of Equality
My goal when an equation says to solve for x is......
To get x by itself
Abbreviation for Order of Operations
PEMDAS
3rd step of the 5 step-method for solving equations
Move variables to one side
For 3x-9=10, I am using these properties to solve the equation.
Addition Property of Equality and Division Property of Equality
If pw=r and I want to solve the equation for p, I would do this to both sides.
Divide by w