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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 solve an equation with variables on both sides?

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1. Move all variable terms to one side of the equation. 2. Move constant terms to the other side. 3. Isolate the variable.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is alone on one side, making it easy to determine its value.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2c - 12 = 9c + 2?

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Move all terms involving 'c' to one side by subtracting 9c from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2c - 12 = 9c + 2?

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c = -2.

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What is the solution to the equation 10x + 9 = 4x - 9?

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x = -3.

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What is the solution to the equation 3 - 5x = -9 + x?

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x = 2.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 - 9t = 21t - 17?

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t = 5/6.

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What is the solution to the equation 7w + 5 = 3w - 15?

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w = 5.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change, such as numbers like 5 or -12.