Solving Equations

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What is the first step to solve the equation 33 = 4a - 7?

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Add 7 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with 'a'.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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How do you isolate 'k' in the equation 9 + k = 18?

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Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the combined like terms in the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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Combine 2x and 4x to get 6x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the solution to the equation -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

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First, distribute 3 to (b + 5), then solve for 'b'.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you solve for 'x' in the equation 17 = x + 3?

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Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.

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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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To find 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 principle of balancing equations?

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Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form ax + b = c.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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

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To verify that the solution satisfies the original equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the method to solve the equation 4a = 40?

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Divide both sides by 4 to isolate 'a'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7