Solving Linear Equations

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Solve: 7x + 19 = -2x + 55

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Solve: 2(2x + 3) = -6(x + 9)

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Solve for x: 4x + 1 = 7x - 5

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What is the first step in solving for w in the equation 3w + 5 = 14?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equal sign

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Solve for x: 5 + 3x = 8x - 15

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does 'solving for x' mean?

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Finding the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the balance method in solving equations?

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A method where you perform the same operation on both sides of the equation to maintain equality.

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to simplify expressions.

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What is the solution set of an equation?

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The set of all values that satisfy the equation.