Solve for x

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To find the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6x - 12 = 18?

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Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 8 = 22?

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x = 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you model the situation where Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets and has sold 9?

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t + 9 = 25.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What equation represents '17 less than h equals 42'?

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h - 17 = 42.

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What is the solution to the equation 3w = 12?

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w = 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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To find the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

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x = 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation x/4 = 3?

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Multiply both sides by 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7