Writing Equations Practice

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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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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 a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters like x or y, that stands for an unknown value.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation contains an equal sign and shows that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not have an equal sign.

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What is the purpose of using equations in real-life situations?

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Equations help us model and solve problems by representing relationships between quantities.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

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What does it mean to check your solution?

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Checking your solution means substituting the found value back into the original equation to verify that it holds true.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.

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What is the sum of two numbers?

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The sum of two numbers is the result of adding them together.

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What is the difference of two numbers?

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The difference of two numbers is the result of subtracting one number from another.