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What is a linear equation in one variable?

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A linear equation in one variable is an equation that can be written in the form ax + b = 0, where a and b are constants and x is the variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation -2 - 7m = 19?

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m = -3.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 72 = 4k + 12?

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k = 15.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 6x + 1 = 13?

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x = 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation -33 = 15h - 3?

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h = -2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation 10z - 13 = -3?

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z = 1.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4x + 8 = 24?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to get 4x = 16.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the importance of checking your solution in an equation?

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Checking your solution ensures that the value you found satisfies the original equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B