Solutions to Equations

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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x = 5

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate y in the equation y + 4.6 = 12?

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Subtract 4.6 from both sides to get y = 7.4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation 8w = 64?

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w = 8

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation x + 40 = 56?

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Subtract 40 from both sides to get x = 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation x = 10?

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x = 10 is already isolated.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

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Identify the variable and isolate it on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 3x = 15?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 5.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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How can you check if x = 5 is a solution to the equation 2x = 10?

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Substitute x = 5 into the equation: 2(5) = 10, which is true.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the equation y - 3 = 7?

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y = 10 (add 3 to both sides).

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7