Solving Equations with Variable on Both Sides

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What is an equation with variables on both sides?

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An equation that contains variables on both the left and right sides, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 46 - 8p = 19 + p?

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The first step is to move all terms involving p to one side and constant terms to the other side.

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Solve: 46 - 8p = 19 + p

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p = 3

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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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What is the solution to the equation 14y + 5 = 8y - 1?

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y = -1

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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Solve: 7h = 8h - 5 + 4h

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h = 1

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What is the purpose of simplifying an equation?

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Simplifying an equation makes it easier to solve by reducing it to its most basic form.

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Solve: 8b + 10 = 3b + 25

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b = 3