Solving One Variable Equations Practice

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What is a one-variable equation?

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A one-variable equation is an equation that contains only one variable, which can be solved to find its value.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations on both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Solving an equation means finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 8w - 8 = -4x + 16?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation if possible.

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What is the solution to the equation 8w - 8 = -4x + 16?

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The solution is w = 2.

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What is the solution to the equation 6 + 3(2a - 4) = 24?

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The solution is a = 5.

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How do you check if your solution to 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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What is the solution to the equation 10x + 9 = 4x - 9?

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The solution is x = -3.

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What is the solution to the equation 28 + 3r = 10r?

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The solution is r = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 3(x - 1) = 2x + 9?

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The solution is x = 12.