Understanding equations and solutions

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A letter or symbol that represents an unknown value is called ______________.

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Variable

Front

A ______________ is a value for the variable that makes the equation true.

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solution of an equation

Front

In 8r + 3, the CONSTANT is ___

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3

Front

Which equation has w = 8 as the solution? 8w= 64, 16w = 240, 16 - w = 9, 4 + w = 10

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8w= 64

Front

A number that does not change (it stands alone without any variable attached) is called ______________.

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constant

Front

What is the term for a number multiplied by a variable in an expression?

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coefficient

Front

What is the solution to the equation 4x + 5 = 21?

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x = 4

Front

What do you call an equation that states two expressions are equal?

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equation

Front

In the equation 3x + 2 = 11, what is the value of x?

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x = 3

Front

What is the term for the process of finding the value of a variable?

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solving an equation