Algebra - Equations Review

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Solve the equation: 14 − 4(2k + 4) = -2(4 − 3k)

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k = 3/7

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What is the first step to solve this equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

Back

Subtract 11 from both sides.

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Solve the equation: 4 = 2(x + 3)

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x = -1

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Solve the equation: -14 + 6b + 7 - 2b = 1 + 5b

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b = -8

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Solve m - n = 5 for m.

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m = 5 + n

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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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 the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable?

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.