Group Flashcard Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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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 simplify both sides of the equation, if necessary, and then move all variable terms to one side.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Solve: 5y + 34 = -2(-7y + 1)

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y = 4

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Solve the equation: 12x - 15 = 3(2x + 3)

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x = 4

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Solve: 3c + 5 = 23

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c = 6

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Solve: 30 + 6t = 11t

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t = 6