Solving Equations with Variables 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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By performing 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 5x + 15 = 10x - 40?

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Subtract 5x from both sides to begin isolating the variable.

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Solve: 5x + 15 = 10x - 40

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x = 11

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

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To simplify an equation by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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Solve: 4 - 7f = f - 12

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f = 2

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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Solve: 4k + 24 = 6k - 10

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k = 17

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What is the significance of the equal sign in an equation?

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It indicates that the expressions on both sides have the same value.

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Solve: 12 - 5k = k + 6

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k = 1