Simple Linear Equations

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What is a simple linear equation?

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A simple linear equation is an equation that can be written in the form x + b = c or x - b = c, where x is the variable, b is a number, and c is a number.

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What does it mean to 'get x by itself'?

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To 'get x by itself' means to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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If x - 4 = 16, what do you do to solve for x?

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You add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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If x + 3 = 12, what do you do to solve for x?

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You subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve x - 6 = 1?

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You add 6 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step to solve x - 2 = 22?

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You add 2 to both sides of the equation.

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What does 'inverse' mean in math?

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Inverse means the opposite operation, like addition is the inverse of subtraction.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 10?

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x = 5.