Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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What is an equation with variables on both sides?

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An equation where the variable appears on both sides of the equal sign, requiring manipulation to isolate the variable.

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How do you solve an equation with variables on both sides?

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1. Move all terms containing the variable to one side of the equation. 2. Move constant terms to the other side. 3. Simplify and solve for the variable.

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Solve the equation: 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x

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x = -7

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Solve for a: 9 + 2a = -3 - 4a

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a = -2

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Solve for x: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

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x = -6

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Solve for f: f - 4 = 6f + 26

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f = -6

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Solve for y: 2y - 5 = y + 4

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y = 9

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is alone on one side of the equation.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change, represented by a number.

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What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?

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Identify and move all variable terms to one side of the equation.