Simple equations

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What is the solution to the equation -5 + x = 17?

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x = 22

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation w + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides to get w = 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the value of x in the equation x - 4 = 2?

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x = 6

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation x - 5.5 = 10.5?

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Add 5.5 to both sides to get x = 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution for y in the equation y - 33 = 147?

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y = 180.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you solve for x in the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3 to get x = 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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 on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 10 = 0?

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x = 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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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