Algebraic Equations Review

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, which can include variables, constants, and operations.

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What does it mean to solve an algebraic equation?

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To solve an algebraic equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation -8x = -96?

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The solution is x = 12.

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What is the solution to the equation 9n = -9?

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The solution is n = -1.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 6x = 36?

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The first step is to divide both sides by 6.

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What is the solution to the equation y + 8.3 = 12.7?

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The solution is y = 4.4.

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How do you solve the equation 9 + 3x = 10?

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First, subtract 9 from both sides to get 3x = 1, then divide by 3 to find x = 1/3.

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What is a variable in an algebraic equation?

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