Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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What is the first step to solve an equation with variables on both sides?

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Get the variable on one side.

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Solve for f: f - 4 = 6f + 26

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f = -6

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Solve for p: 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p

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p = -5

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What is the goal of solving equations?

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Find the value of the variable.

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Solve for x: 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

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x = -7

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A number that multiplies a variable.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the purpose of combining like terms in an equation?

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To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.