Solving Equations Enrichment

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Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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x = 1

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Distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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Add 9 to both sides of the equation.

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a = -6

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

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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x = 7

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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x = 8

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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To substitute your solution back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.