Expressions and Equations 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 variables and constants.

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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 a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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What is the first step in solving a simple equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation by performing inverse operations.

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If 1/3 of the floors of a skyscraper is 13, how do you find the total number of floors?

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What is the relationship between John and Ben's ages if John is 4 years older than Ben?

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How do you express '5 times as many pages' in an equation?

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What equation would you use to find the number of pages in a story if the play has 165 pages?

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If Jill has twice as much money as Adi and Jill has $42, how do you find Adi's amount?

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