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Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011

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8. Geometric Sequences

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Exercise 62 Page 472

Gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side.

x=-8

Practice makes perfect

To solve an equation, we should first gather all of the variable terms on one side of the equation and all of the constant terms on the other side, using the Properties of Equality.

3x+7=2x-1

LHS-2x=RHS-2x

x+7=-1

LHS-7=RHS-7

x = -8

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Lesson Check p.470

Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises p.470-471

Standardized Test Prep p.472

Mixed Review p.472