Equations8 2Step Combining Like Terms

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves simplifying an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Solve for x: 2x + 4 = 16

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x = 6

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Solve for w: 3w - 2 = 148

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w = 50

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 50?

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x = 10

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What does it mean if an equation has 'all real numbers' as a solution?

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It means that any value for the variable will satisfy the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the purpose of the equal sign in an equation?

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The equal sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of it have the same value.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.