Variables on Both Sides Equations

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

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Isolate the variable by moving all terms involving the variable to one side of the equation.

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

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x = -6

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What does it mean if an equation has no solutions?

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It means there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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Solve for x: 6x + 10 = 2(3x + 4)

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No solutions

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What does it mean if an equation has infinite solutions?

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It means any value for the variable will satisfy the equation.

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Solve for y: 3y - 8 = 7y

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y = -4

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What is the process of combining like terms in an equation?

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Adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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Solve for x: 8x - 8 = -4x + 16

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x = 2