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What power must the variable be raised to in a linear equation?

Power of 1 only

What does 'solving an equation' mean?

Finding the value that makes it true

What is the balance principle?

Do the same to both sides

What is the first step when solving multi-step linear equations?

Remove brackets

What is the distributive property formula?

a(b+c)=ab+aca(b + c) = ab + ac

Solve: 3x=153x = 15

x=5x = 5

Solve: 5x−3=2x+95x - 3 = 2x + 9

x=4x = 4

What type is 2x−3=72x - 3 = 7?

Two-step equation

What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

180°

What does 2(x+3)2(x + 3) expand to?

2x+62x + 6

If −2x=8-2x = 8, what is xx?

x=−4x = -4

Why should you check your answer?

To verify solution makes equation true

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