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

Solving Equations with Variables

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Divide both sides by a constant
Multiply both sides by a constant
Move all variables to one side
Add numbers to both sides
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When moving a negative variable to the other side, what operation should you perform?
Divide the variable
Subtract the variable
Multiply the variable
Add the variable
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of adding 3x to both sides of the equation?
To eliminate the variable
To balance the equation
To simplify the equation
To make the equation more complex
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in simplifying the equation?
Move variables to one side
Multiply both sides by a constant
Subtract a constant from both sides
Add a constant to both sides
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the equation when you add 3x to both sides?
The 3x on one side cancels out
The equation becomes unsolvable
The equation remains unchanged
The equation becomes more complex
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the equation look like after canceling out terms?
x = 0
x = 8
x = 15
x = 1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of the equation after adding 3x to both sides?
x = 0
x = 8
x = 15
x = 1
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