Solving Equations- Seminar

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is the objective when solving an equation?

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Isolate the variable.

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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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What is the equation to find the value of x in: 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides, then divide by 3.

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 2x - 7 = 13?

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Add 7 to both sides.

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x = 2.

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What does 'combine like terms' mean in algebra?

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To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable.

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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x = 8.