STAAR - A.5A

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What is the first 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 is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 5 = 7?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 6 = 10 + 3x + 4x?

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Combine like terms 3x and 4x on the same side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 96 = -3 (4x - 4)?

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x = -7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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The purpose of isolating the variable is to solve for its value.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the principle of equality in solving equations?

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The principle of equality states that if you add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the next step after adding 5 to both sides of the equation 3x - 5 = 7?

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You would simplify to get 3x = 12.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B