Solving Equations with Variables on BOTH sides

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Inverse means

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opposite

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Solve for X: 4x + 5 = 2x + 7

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x = 1/3

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The goal of solving a one, two, or multi-step equations is to:

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Find the value of the variable

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A letter that represents a number is called a _____

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variable

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Solve for x: 10x + 9 = 4x - 9

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x = -3

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What is a coefficient?

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A number that multiplies a variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 4 = 10?

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Subtract 4 from both sides.

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

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x = 4

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What does it mean if two expressions are equivalent?

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They have the same value for all values of the variable.