Flashcard 10 - Math Flashcard Set for the CBEST

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Combine like terms, isolate the variable, solve for the variable.


Explanation:

To illustrate the procedure for solving single-variable equations, let’s take an example: \(3x + 2 = 5\)
Combine like terms: 3x + 2 - 2 = 5 - 2
3x = 3 Isolate the variable:
\(\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{3}{3}\)
Solve for the variable: x = 1

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