Solving Equations and Inequalities

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What does the inequality n > 6 represent in terms of solution sets?

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The solution set includes all real numbers greater than 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the Distributive Property in mathematics?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to distribute a multiplier across terms in parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you solve the equation 3x + 15 = 3(x + 5)?

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By simplifying both sides, you find that the equation is true for all values of x, resulting in infinitely many solutions.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What does the equation 45w + 123.95 = 753.95 represent in a real-world context?

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It represents the total cost Erica paid for dance classes, where 45 is the weekly fee and 123.95 is the registration fee.

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How can you graph the inequality n > 6?

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You would draw a number line, shading to the right of 6, indicating that all numbers greater than 6 are included.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is the difference between a solution set and a graph of an inequality?

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A solution set is the collection of all possible solutions to an equation or inequality, while a graph visually represents those solutions on a number line or coordinate plane.

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What does it mean for an equation to have infinitely many solutions?

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It means that there are countless values for the variable that satisfy the equation, often occurring when both sides of the equation are equivalent.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A

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What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

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The first step is often to isolate the variable by performing inverse operations on both sides of the equation.

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