Variables on Both Sides with Combining Like Terms Only 2

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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 = 1

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x = -2

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x = -5

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x = 2

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x = -16

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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 simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there are no values for the variable that make the equation true.