Simplifying and Solving Simple Equations

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What is a simple equation?

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A simple equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving one variable.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 17 = x + 3?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x.

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Solve for x: 17 = x + 3

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x = 14

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Write an equation for: Todd caught three times as many fish this year than last year. He caught 63 fish this year.

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3f = 63, where f is the number of fish caught last year.

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How do you find the value of f in the equation 3f = 63?

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Divide both sides by 3: f = 63 / 3 = 21.

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 3x + 4 + 5x + 3?

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8x + 7.

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What are like terms in an expression?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression: 9z - 21 - 3z + 10

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6z - 11.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8.