Solving Equations

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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 one or more variables.

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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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3 + (1/4)a = 31?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable: (1/4)a = 28.

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How do you eliminate a fraction in an equation?

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Multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator of the fraction.

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What is the solution to the equation -3a + 8 = 14?

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a = -2.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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How do you apply the distributive property to 4(4 + 4x)?

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4(4 + 4x) = 16 + 16x.

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What is the solution to the equation 4(4 + 4x) = 96?

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x = 5.

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What is the process to combine like terms in an equation?

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Add or subtract the coefficients of the same variable to simplify the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27?

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x = 5.