Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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What is the first step to solve the equation: -11 - 3x = 44 - 2x?

Back

Get the variable on one side.

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What is the goal of solving equations?

Back

Find the value of the variable.

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

Back

x = -6.

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Solve for x: 7x = 3x + 24

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x = 6.

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Solve for x: 2x = x + 3

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x = 3.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all constants are on the other.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

Back

A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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What is a constant in an equation?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the principle of equality in solving equations?

Back

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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What is the first step in solving the equation: 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

Subtract 5 from both sides.