Solve for x

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

Back

To find the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6x - 12 = 18?

Back

Add 12 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 8 = 22?

Back

x = 7.

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How do you model the situation where Marcus needs to sell 25 tickets and has sold 9?

Back

t + 9 = 25.

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What equation represents '17 less than h equals 42'?

Back

h - 17 = 42.

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What is the solution to the equation 3w = 12?

Back

w = 4.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

Back

To find the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.

Front

What does it mean to 'isolate the variable'?

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To manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x = 25?

Back

x = 5.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x/4 = 3?

Back

Multiply both sides by 4.