Multiple Step Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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Isolating the variable term: Solve for x in the equation 4x + 7 = 2x + 15

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x = 4

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Solving equations with variables on both sides: Solve for y in the equation 2y - 8 = 3y + 4

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y = -12

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Combining like terms: Simplify the expression 3x + 2y - 5x + 4y

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-2x + 6y

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Solving for the variable: Solve for x in the equation 2(3x - 5) = 4x + 6

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x = 8

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Solving equations with variables on both sides: Solve for x in the equation 3x - 5 = 2x + 7

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x = 12

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Definition: What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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Definition: What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable alone on one side.

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Definition: What are like terms?

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Terms in an expression that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Definition: What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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Definition: What is the first step in solving a multi-step equation?

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Identify and combine like terms if possible.