GEOM PRACTICE TEST 3

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47 degrees

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Define a variable in mathematics.

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable on one side and the constants on the other.

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What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

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Identify the variable and the constants in the equation.