Solving Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Simplify the expression: 2x + 1 + 7x

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9x + 1

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step to solve the equation k + 6 = -4k - 9?

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Add 4k to both sides of the equation.

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Simplify the expression: 3x + 2x

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5x

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the next step to solve the equation n - 4 = -2?

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Add 4 to both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What are like terms?

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the distributive property?

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation and all other terms are on the opposite side.