Solving Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14?

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1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you solve the equation 4x + 3 = -5?

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Subtract 3 from both sides and then divide by 4 to get x = -2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 7 + a/3 = 5?

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a = -6.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What equation models the situation where Bob's Plumbing charges $25 per hour plus a service fee of $40?

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y = 25x + 40.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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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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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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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 difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign.