Solving Equations - Review

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Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Divide both sides by 6 to solve for x.

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x = 6

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

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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n = -12

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y = 6

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How do you check if your solution for an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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x = 3

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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

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What does it mean to have a variable on both sides of an equation?

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It means that the variable appears in expressions on both sides of the equality sign.