Solve equations with variables on both sides

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What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

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Combine like terms and isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable' in an equation?

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To get the variable by itself on one side of the equation, usually by performing inverse operations.

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What is the distributive property?

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the purpose of factoring in algebra?

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Factoring simplifies expressions and helps solve equations more easily.

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