Solving Equations

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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Translate the equation from words to Algebra: 3 times the sum of n and 8 is equal to 30

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48

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The quotient of 32 and n added to negative 10 is the same as negative 6. Write the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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5

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3

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation.