Solving Equations - Combining Like Terms & Distributive Property

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 8 = 16?

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Add 8 to both sides.

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8

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What is the value of a in the equation 20 = 2 - a?

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-18

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What is the solution for x in the equation -15 + 3x - 7x = -43?

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7

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What property is used to eliminate parentheses in an equation?

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Distributive Property.

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Define 'Combining Like Terms' in algebra.

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Combining Like Terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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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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Solve for x: 5(x + 2) = 25.

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x = 3.

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

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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 solution for x in the equation 4x + 12 = 28?

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x = 4.