Solving Equations with variables on both sides

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What is the first step to solve 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 the same variable or constant terms.

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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 5x - 14 = 8x + 4?

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x = -6.

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

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You substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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

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x = -7.

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What is the importance of maintaining balance in an equation?

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Maintaining balance ensures 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 solution to the equation 10x + 9 = 4x - 9?

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x = -3.

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What is the solution to the equation -5k + 10 = -2k - 14?

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k = 8.

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What is the principle of equality in solving equations?

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The principle of equality states that if two expressions are equal, then you can perform the same operation on both sides without changing the equality.