Solving Equations

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Solve for g: 2g - 3 + 4g = 27

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g = 5

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Solve for z: 8z - 22 = 3(3z + 11) - z

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No Solution

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Solve for s: 3s + 15 = 3(s + 5)

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Infinitely Many Solutions

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Solve for b: -11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

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b = 1

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Solve for y: 2y + 7 = 11

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y = 2

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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.

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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 used to represent an unknown value in an equation.

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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.

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What is the solution set of an equation?

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The solution set is the set of all values that satisfy the equation.