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How to Solve an Equation

Algebra and Graphs How to Solve an Equation

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(0:01) Solving an Equation: Means finding the value of the unknown variable that makes the equation true.
(0:33) Step 1 (Simplify Both Sides): Start by expanding any brackets and combining like terms on each side of the equation.
(1:17) Step 2 (Rearrange the Equation): Move all terms with the unknown to one side and constants to the other.
(1:51) Step 3 (Isolate the Variable): Divide both sides by the coefficient of the unknown variable to find its value. For instance, if $5x = 15$, then $x = 3$

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Solving an equation means finding the value of the unknown that makes the equation true, shown with the example x + 3 = 8, where x = 5.

Solving a linear equation using distributive law and simplification, with steps: simplify both sides, rearrange the equation, and solve for the unknown.

Steps for solving an equation using simplification, rearrangement, and solving for the unknown variable, with an example showing the solution x = 3.

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