HW DUE 12/6 - Variables Both Sides

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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The principle of balancing equations states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and all other terms on the opposite side.

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y = 4

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a = -3

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k = 8

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x = -\frac{1}{2}