Solving Equations with Variables on Both sides

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -(8n - 2) = 3 + 10(1 - 3n)?

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Distribute the negative sign and simplify both sides.

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What does the term 'coefficient' refer to in an algebraic expression?

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The number that is multiplied by a variable.

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Identify the coefficient in the expression: 94a + 2.

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94

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What is the solution to the equation: s + 40 = 80?

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s = 40

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4.

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x = -6

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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

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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?

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It means that the variable appears on both the left and right sides of the equation.

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How do you combine like terms in the equation: 3x + 5 - 2x = 10?

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Combine 3x and -2x to get x + 5 = 10.

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What is the solution to the equation: 2(x - 3) = 4?

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x = 7

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.