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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Isolate one variable on one side of the equation.

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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Add or subtract the coefficients of the same variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation f - 4 = 6f + 26?

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f = -6.

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

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x = -6.

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

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x = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation n - 1 = -11?

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n = -10.

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What is the importance of maintaining balance in an equation?

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Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to keep it equal.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol that represents an unknown value.