solve for x

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What is the goal when solving for x in an equation?

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The goal is to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation to find its value.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 5 = 4x + 2?

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Subtract x from both sides to simplify the equation.

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How do you isolate x in the equation 3x - 7 = 28?

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Add 7 to both sides to eliminate the constant term.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation x - 2 = 2x + 1?

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x = -3, found by isolating x on one side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation –2x – 11 = x + 16?

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Add 2x to both sides to combine like terms.

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How do you solve the equation 2x + 5x + 11 = 53?

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Combine like terms (2x + 5x) to simplify to 7x + 11 = 53.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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It means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the importance of checking your solution after solving for x?

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Checking ensures that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the method to solve for x in a linear equation?

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Use inverse operations to isolate x on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 2 = 14?

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x = 3, found by isolating x through subtraction and division.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A