Advanced 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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Move all variable terms to one side of the equation by adding or subtracting.

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m = 14

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

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To isolate the variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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y = -7

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Identify the error in the following steps: 19 - 2k = 3k - 1; +3k; 19 + 1k = -1; -19; k = -20

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Instead of adding 3k, they should subtract 3k.

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c = 6

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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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j = -1

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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To substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify it satisfies the equation.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.