Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides: Collecting Like Terms

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides: Collecting Like Terms

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Mathematics

1st - 6th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to solve equations with variables on both sides using inverse operations. It covers the concept of collecting like terms and provides two methods for solving such equations: moving variables to the left side or to the side with the larger coefficient. Both methods aim to simplify the equation and find the value of the variable that makes both sides equal.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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In your own words, explain why it is important to combine like terms correctly.

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How do you determine which side of the equation to place the variable?

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