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What is the first step to solve the equation x + 12 = 20?

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Subtract 12 from both sides to isolate x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate x in the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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Subtract 6 from both sides, then divide by 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution for n in the equation 8 = n + 3n - 24?

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Combine like terms to get 4n = 32, then divide by 4.

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How do you solve the equation x/4 - 3 = 9?

Back

Add 3 to both sides, then multiply by 4 to isolate x.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution for x in the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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x = 4.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is alone on one side.

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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

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

Front

What is the process to solve for x in the equation 8 = n + 3n - 24?

Back

Combine like terms to get 4n = 32, then solve for n.