Solving Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4a + 3 = 15?

Back

Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 3p - 1 = 5?

Back

Add 1 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 2 + 6 = 8?

Back

The solution is x = 0.

Front

In the equation 7 + a/3 = 5, what is the first step to solve for a?

Back

Subtract 7 from both sides.

Front

What is the final step to solve the equation 3(x + 2) = 15?

Back

Divide both sides by 3 after distributing.

Front

What does it mean to 'solve an equation'?

Back

To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

Front

What is the principle of balancing equations?

Back

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

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3p - 1 = 5?

Back

The solution is p = 2.

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

Back

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

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What is the importance of simplifying equations before solving them?

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Simplifying makes it easier to isolate the variable and find the solution.