Writing Equations with Variables on both sides

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What does 'increased by' indicate in an equation?

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Addition

Front

Write an equation for the expression: 0.8x + 35 = -7x - 43.

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0.8x + 35 = -7x - 43

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What does 'fewer' indicate in an equation?

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Subtraction

Front

What does a fraction with 1 as the numerator represent?

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Division

Front

Write the equation for the expression: 2.5x = 15 + 1x.

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2.5x = 15 + 1x

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

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Combine like terms.

Front

What does 'equal to' mean in an equation?

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It indicates that both sides of the equation have the same value.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the purpose of using variables in equations?

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To represent unknown values that can change.

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What does 'solving for x' mean?

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Finding the value of x that makes the equation true.