Solving Equations with variables on both sides

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What is the first step to solve an equation with variables on both sides?

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The first step is to move all terms containing the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

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How do you isolate the variable in an equation?

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To isolate the variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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Combining like terms 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 solution to the equation -5k + 10 = -2k - 14?

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The solution is k = 8.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 14 = 8x + 4?

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The solution is x = -6.

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What is the importance of maintaining balance in an equation?

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Maintaining balance means that whatever operation you perform on one side of the equation must also be performed on the other side to keep the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the solution to the equation 10x + 9 = 4x - 9?

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The solution is x = -3.

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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?

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It means that the variable appears on both sides of the equation, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x?

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The solution is x = -7.