solving equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -11 - 3x = 44?

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Add 11 to both sides.

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If Amanda paid $8.24 for a sandwich and has $7.71 left, how much money did she start with?

Back

$15.95.

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What are the steps in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5.

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I won 70 stickers, gave 1 to each student, and have 54 left. How many did I give away?

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16.

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Solve the equation: 3x + 7 = -8.

Back

-5.

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the balance method in solving equations?

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A method where you perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

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

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To find the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form ax + b = c.