Solving for the variable (Algebra)

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What is the first step to solve the equation 1/3x = 6?

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Multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to eliminate the fraction.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 2y = 6?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 2.

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What is the solution for x in the equation 1/2x = 5?

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x = 10.

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What operation would you perform to solve for y in the equation 4y = 12?

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Divide both sides by 4.

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How do you solve the equation z - 4 = 7 for z?

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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It means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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A linear equation can be expressed in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the importance of balancing equations when solving for a variable?

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Balancing equations ensures that both sides remain equal after performing operations.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 2 = 11?

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x = 3.

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What is the method to solve the equation 5y - 10 = 0?

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Add 10 to both sides, then divide by 5.

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