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Solve 7 - 3y = 22

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y = -5

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What is the inverse operation needed to solve for p in 765 = p - 254?

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Addition

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The steps in solving 5b - 6 = 24 are:

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Add 6 to both sides and divide both sides by 5

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Solve 7y - 4 = -11

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y = -1

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Solve 5x - 4 + 2x = 3

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x = 1

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable on one side and the constants on the other.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2(x - 3) = 8?

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x = 7

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.