Combining Like Term to Solve Equations

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What are like terms in algebra?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms, while 3x and 4y are not.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that are alike. For example, 3x + 5x = (3+5)x = 8x.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in solving an equation?

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The first step in solving an equation is to simplify both sides of the equation by combining like terms.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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c = 2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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x = 15

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations are used to undo operations performed on a variable, helping to isolate the variable and solve the equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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k = 21

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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a = 40

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7