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Solve for y: -4x + 2y = -6

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y = 2x - 3

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Solve for n: 2m - n = 8

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n = 2m - 8

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Solve for y: y - 5x = 11

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y = 5x + 11

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Solve for y: -2 = 4x + y

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y = -2 - 4x

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Solve for y: 5x - 3y = -9

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y = 5/3x + 3

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Definition: Rewriting an equation

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The process of manipulating an equation to isolate a variable.

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Principle: Isolating a variable

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To solve for a variable, rearrange the equation to get that variable on one side.

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Example: Rearranging 3x + 4 = 10 to solve for x

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x = (10 - 4) / 3 = 2.

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Definition: Linear equation

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

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Concept: Slope-intercept form

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.