Solving Equations

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What is the solution to the equation 7x - 9 = -23?

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-2

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What is the solution to the equation -9(x + 5) + 6 = -12?

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-3

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What is the solution to the equation 3b + 6b = 63?

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7

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What is the solution to the equation 4r - 8 + 7 - 6r = -9?

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4

Front

What is the simplified form of 5x + 4x + 7x?

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16x

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

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

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form ax + b = c.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, used to simplify expressions.

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What is the solution to the equation x/4 = 3?

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12