Linear Equations Practice

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form ax + b = c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What does it mean to solve a linear equation?

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To solve a linear equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 8 - x = 3?

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What is the solution to the equation 4x = 20?

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 9?

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What is the solution to the equation 24 = 4y?

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What is the solution to the equation 10 - x = 6?

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What is the first step to solve the equation 8 - x = 3?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the variable.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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The principle of balancing equations states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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What does 'isolating the variable' mean?

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.