A8: Chapter 3 Solving Equations

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Solve for a: -3a + 8 = 14

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a = -2

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Solve for x: 7(2x - 4) = 42

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x = 5

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What is the first step to solve this equation: -3x - 11 = 44

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Add 11 to both sides

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Solve for x: 2x - 1(3 + 4x) = 11

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x = -7

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Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

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b = 1

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Definition: Variable

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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Definition: Equation

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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Definition: Coefficient

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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Definition: Constant

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A fixed value that does not change.

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Definition: Isolate the variable

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable on one side and the constants on the other.