Solving Equations (Junior Cert Mathematics): Flashcards

A mathematical expression showing two things are equal

Equals sign ($=$)

They have the same value

Letters like $x$ or $y$ that we need to find

Find value of unknown that makes both sides equal

Add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides by same value

Multiply out brackets using distributive property

Multiply or divide both sides by same number

Add or subtract same number to both sides

Equations where unknown is not raised to any power

Equations where unknown is squared ($x^2$)

Equations containing fractions, solved step by step