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What do you do when there is a variable on both sides of an equation?

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Move the smallest variable to the other side.

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What is the FIRST step when solving an equation?

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Draw a line to separate the equation.

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Distribute the 2 to the terms inside the parentheses.

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Combine like terms using the Combine Like Terms (CLT) method.

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What does CLT stand for in the context of solving equations?

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Combine Like Terms.

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What is the purpose of drawing a line when solving an equation?

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To visually separate the two sides of the equation for clarity.

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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To multiply each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside.

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Why is it important to move the smallest variable first?

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To simplify the equation and avoid mistakes.

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What is a common mistake when solving equations with variables on both sides?

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Moving the largest variable instead of the smallest.