Steps to Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

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Identify and isolate the variable by moving all terms containing the variable to one side of the equation.

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Subtracted 2x from both sides of the equation.

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Subtract 2x from both sides.

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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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What is the purpose of performing the same operation on both sides of an equation?

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To maintain the equality of the equation while simplifying or solving for the variable.

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What is the next step after isolating the variable term in an equation?

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Perform the inverse operation to solve for the variable.