4.1.11 Flashcard Review Reduced

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What is the mistake made when canceling terms in an equation?

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Canceling terms incorrectly can lead to wrong results. For example, canceling -2x - 2x instead of simplifying to -4x is a common mistake.

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the same variable. For example, 5x - 7x combines to -2x, not 2x.

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x = 11

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x = 4

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x = 4

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

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Distributing means multiplying a term by each term inside parentheses. For example, -1(3 + 7x) becomes -3 - 7x.

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What is the importance of checking your work in algebra?

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Checking your work helps identify mistakes in calculations or logic, ensuring the solution is correct.

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What is a common error when solving linear equations?

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A common error is misapplying the distributive property or incorrectly combining like terms.

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x = 4.

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x = 5.