Solving Equations/ Review

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 8 - 3w = -13?

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Add 3w to both sides and then add 13 to both sides.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

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What does it mean to 'subtract 11 from both sides' in the equation 11 - 3x = 44?

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It means to take away 11 from both sides to simplify the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 9 + 3r = 10?

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r = 1/3.

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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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What does it mean to solve for 'w' in the equation 8 - 3w = -13?

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It means to find the value of 'w' that satisfies the equation.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.