HA: 11.literal equations intro

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What is the goal when solving an equation?

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Isolate a variable / solve for a variable.

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Solve for n: 2m - n = 8

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n = 2m - 8

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Solve for y: 5x - y = 16

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y = 5x - 16

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Solve for y: 12x - 4y = 20

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y = 3x - 5

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Solve for n: -2 = 4r + n

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n = -2 - 4r

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What is a literal equation?

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An equation that involves two or more variables.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To express the variable in terms of other variables or constants.

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Solve for x: 4x - 8 = 0

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x = 2