Equations with variables on both sides

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What is an equation with variables on both sides?

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An equation that contains variables on both the left and right sides, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve an equation with variables on both sides?

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1. Move all variable terms to one side of the equation. 2. Move constant terms to the other side. 3. Isolate the variable.

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Solve for y: -8y = -3y - 15

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y = 3

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Solve for x: 7x = 4x + 33

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x = 11

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Solve for w: 7w + 5 = 3w - 15

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w = 5

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Solve for p: 7(p + 9) = -21

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p = 6

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Solve for x: 2x = x + 3

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x = 3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is alone on one side of the equation.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change, represented by numbers.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5x + 3 = 2x + 12?

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Subtract 2x from both sides to get 3x + 3 = 12.