Algebra Basics Throw Down

Question 1

What words are missing from the following phrase: Same signs add and ___; different signs ___?

Accepted Answer

keep, subtract

Question 2

In your spiral, solve for the value of j in the equation: j-20 = 10

Accepted Answer

j = 30

Question 3

In your spiral solve: 12 + a = -15

Accepted Answer

-27

Question 4

Can I add the terms -10x + 5x? If Yes, write the sum in your spiral. If No, why not?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 5

What is the opposite of -3?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 6

What happens when I add opposites?

Accepted Answer

The resulting sum is zero

Question 7

In your spiral, solve for the value of x in the equation: 7x = -84

Accepted Answer

x = -12

Question 8

Solve: -17 - (-10)

Accepted Answer

-7

Question 9

Can I add 4x + 2? If Yes, write the sum in your spiral. If No, explain why not in your spiral?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 10

In your spiral, solve for y in the equation: 9 + y = -10

Accepted Answer

y = -19

Question 11

In the expression 3x - 8 = 7, what is the variable?

Accepted Answer

x

Question 12

How many terms are in the expression 2x + 3x + 17 + -3 + 5x?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 13

What is the answer to -18 - 10?

Accepted Answer

-28

Question 14

In your spiral, solve for r in the equation: -16 + r = 56.

Accepted Answer

r = 72

Question 15

What is the reciprocal of -3?

Accepted Answer

-1/3

Question 16

Simplify the following expression: 4y + 7 + 5y

Accepted Answer

9y + 7

Question 17

Mrs. Dugan & Miss Clarkson did -18 - 10 and got -8. Explain what went wrong:-)?

Accepted Answer

They forgot to add the opposite

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