Solve Equations with Variables on both sides

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What does it mean to solve an equation with variables on both sides?

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It means to find the value of the variable that makes both sides of the equation equal, often requiring rearranging the equation.

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Add x to both sides to combine like terms.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself on one side.

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c = -2.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the equation to find how many marbles Virginia's mother gave her if she lost 13 and has 24 left?

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m - 13 = 24.

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Subtract 5n from both sides.

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What is the equation for the model if the total is 5x + 1 and 3x + 5?

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5x + 1 = 3x + 5.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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It means to substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.