Solving Basic Algebraic Equations

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Solve the following equation: 2y = 18

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y = 9

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Isolate the variable by using __________ or opposite operations.

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inverse

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Solve for n: 5n = 30

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n = 6

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Solve for w: w - 3.4 = 5.5

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w = 8.9

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Solve for n: 1/5 n = 40

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n = 200

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An equation that includes variables and constants, showing a relationship between them.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable on one side by itself.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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If x + 4 = 10, what is x?

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x = 6.