Solving 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?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What are variables in an equation?

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Variables are symbols (usually letters) that represent unknown values in an equation.

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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?

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It means that the variable appears in expressions on both sides of the equality sign.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 46 = -3x - 54?

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The first step is to add 3x to both sides to combine like terms.

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What is the solution to the equation 10 - d = -34 - 5d?

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The solution is d = -11.

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

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You substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x - 4 = 2x + 6?

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The solution is x = 2.

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What is the process of combining like terms in an equation?

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