Solving Equations

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What is the solution to the equation -3a + 8 = 14?

Back

a = -2

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What is the solution to the equation -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7?

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b = 1

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What is the solution to the equation 8v - 4(v + 8) = 8?

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v = 10

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What is the solution to the equation 33 = 4a - 7?

Back

a = 10

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What is the solution to the equation 0 = 8z + 8?

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z = -1

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

Back

To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to get 2x = 8.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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The principle states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form ax + b = c.

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What does it mean to check your solution in an equation?

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To check your solution means to substitute the solution back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.