Solving Equations

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What is the solution to the equation 6p - 5 = 13?

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3

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x = -44

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One Solution

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Simplify the expression 7 - 8c + 3 - 6c.

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10 - 14c

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What is the solution to the equation -15 = 5a + 12 - 2a + 6?

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a = -11

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Define a linear equation.

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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To solve for the variable by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means that there are no values for the variable that will satisfy the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x - 8 = 0?

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x = 2