Equations Vocabulary

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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In the equation 36=3x+6, what does 'x' represent?

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In the equation 36=3x+6, 'x' represents the variable whose value we need to find.

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What operation does the expression 81/r represent?

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The expression 81/r represents the operation of division.

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What is the operation represented by the expression 10g?

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The expression 10g represents the operation of multiplication.

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What is the purpose of an equation?

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The purpose of an equation is to show the equality between two expressions, allowing us to solve for unknown values.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, while a variable can represent different values.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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What does the term 'coefficient' refer to in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an equation.

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.