Solving Equations - Combining Like Terms & Distributive Property

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 5 = 7?

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Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution for x in the equation -15 + 3x - 7x = -43?

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x = 7.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4h + 3 - 2h = 15?

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Combine Like Terms.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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r = 8.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution for x in the equation 6x - 5 + 7x = 34?

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x = 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does 'combining like terms' mean in algebra?

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It means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the Distributive Property?

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It states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to get the variable by itself on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the purpose of the Subtraction Property of Equality?

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It allows you to subtract the same number from both sides of an equation to maintain equality.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2(x + 3) = 16?

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Use the Distributive Property to expand the equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1