Solving equations with variables on both sides

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What is an equation with variables on both sides?

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An equation that contains variables on both the left and right sides, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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a = -6

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Subtract 3x from both sides to combine like terms.

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x = 6

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an equation?

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It means to simplify the equation by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable and exponent.

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x = 3

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x = 3

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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