Algebra Basics

Question 1

What do I do first to solve this equation: -3x - 1 = 14?

Accepted Answer

Add 1 to both sides

Question 2

A negative number multiplied by a negative is ...

Accepted Answer

Positive

Question 3

In the problem 10 - 7 + 6 - 8 + 9, what do I do first?

Accepted Answer

10 - 7

Question 4

Combine like terms: 4n + 3x - 8n + 9x

Accepted Answer

-4n + 12x

Question 5

A negative number multiplied by a positive is ...

Accepted Answer

Negative

Question 6

When adding two negatives you ...

Accepted Answer

Add and use the sign of the bigger number

Question 7

What needs to be the same when I combine like terms?

Accepted Answer

The variables and the exponents of the variables

Question 8

What do I do first if 3x + 2 - x = 6?

Accepted Answer

Add 3x and -x

Question 9

When adding a negative and a positive you ...

Accepted Answer

Subtract and use the sign of the bigger number

Question 10

In the problem 4 + 4 ÷ 2 x 6, what do I do first?

Accepted Answer

4÷2

Question 11

What is the sign of -9 + 5?

Accepted Answer

Negative

Question 12

The first operation in the order of operations is ...

Accepted Answer

Parentheses

Question 13

What is the sign of (-8)(4)(-2)?

Accepted Answer

Positive

Question 14

The last operation in order of operations is ...

Accepted Answer

Add or Subtract

Question 15

If 4(x - 3) = 12, what should I do first?

Accepted Answer

Distribute the 4, Divide by 4

Question 16

What is the greatest common factor of 8 and 12?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 17

How do I solve this equation: 4x = 24?

Accepted Answer

Divide by 4

Question 18

What is the sign of -5 - 3?

Accepted Answer

Negative

Question 19

When subtracting integers, you must ...

Accepted Answer

Change to an addition problem, Change the sign of the number you're subtracting

Question 20

If 5x + 4 = 29, what is the first step?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 4

Question 21

What is the main operation of this problem?

Accepted Answer

Multiply

Questions 21