What is the first step to solve the equation 5x - 10 = x + 6?

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Isolate the variable by moving all terms involving x to one side and constant terms to the other side.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you isolate the variable in the equation w + 12 = 20?
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Subtract 12 from both sides to get w = 20 - 12.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the solution to the equation 4 = 2(x + 3)?
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First, divide both sides by 2 to get 2 = x + 3, then subtract 3 from both sides to find x = -1.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the expression y + 21, what is the variable and what is the constant?
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The variable is y and the constant is 21.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to solve for x in an equation?
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It means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the solution to the equation 5x - 10 = x + 6?
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x = 4.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process of checking your solution in an equation?
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Substitute the value back into the original equation to verify both sides are equal.
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