Solving Equations

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q + 10 = 22

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q = 12

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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k/4 = 8

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k = 32

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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The inverse of multiplication is:

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division

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

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What is the goal when solving algebraic equations?

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to isolate the variable (get the variable by itself)

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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12p = 72

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p = 6

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What operation is used to eliminate a term from one side of an equation?

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Inverse operation (e.g., if adding, then subtracting).

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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If x + 5 = 15, what is x?

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x = 10

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x = 12?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7