solve equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation: 2x + 9 = 23?

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x = 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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

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Add 11 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation: 8x - 10 = -34?

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x = -3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Solve for x: x + 3x - 2x = 12.

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x = 6.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations applied to the variable, helping to isolate it.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A