What is an equation?
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.
2.
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What does it mean to solve an equation?
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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.
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What are variables in an equation?
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Variables are symbols (like x, y, or m) that represent unknown values in mathematical expressions or equations.
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What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?
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It means that the variable appears in expressions on both the left and right sides of the equation.
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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?
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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.
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What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?
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The first step is to move all terms containing the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Solve for m: 9m + 14 = 2m
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m = -2
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