Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation by moving all terms involving the variable to one side and constant terms to the other side.

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How do you combine like terms in an equation?

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You combine like terms by adding or subtracting the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is alone on one side, making it easier to solve for its value.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = x + 3?

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The solution is x = 3.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the importance of maintaining balance when solving equations?

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Maintaining balance means that whatever operation you perform on one side of the equation must also be performed on the other side to keep the equation true.

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What is the result of the equation 14p - 8 = 22 + 20p?

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The result is p = -5.

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What is the process for solving the equation 5x - 14 = 8x + 4?

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First, move all terms involving x to one side and constant terms to the other side, then combine like terms and solve for x.

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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?

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It means that the equation contains the same variable on both sides, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x?

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The solution is x = -7.