Variables on Both Sides with Combining Like Terms Only 1

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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x = 3

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x = 4

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x = 4

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x = 5

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x = 4

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

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The first step is to move all terms involving variables to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an equation.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable?

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Isolating the variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.