Solving Equations Steps

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Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate y. The solution is y = 36.

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How do you isolate x in the equation x - 8 = -5?

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Add 8 to both sides. The solution is x = 3.

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In the equation x + 7 = 12, what operation do you perform to isolate x?

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Subtract 7 from both sides. The solution is x = 5.

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What are the steps to solve the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides, then divide both sides by 5. The solution is b = 6.

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How do you solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides. The solution is x = 8.

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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 by itself.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.

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If you have the equation 2x = 10, what is the first step to solve for x?

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Divide both sides by 2. The solution is x = 5.

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In the equation 3x + 4 = 19, how do you isolate x?

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Subtract 4 from both sides, then divide by 3. The solution is x = 5.