Equations & Tape Diagrams (Part 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, typically containing variables.

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What does a tape diagram represent?

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A tape diagram is a visual model that uses rectangles to represent numbers and their relationships, often used to solve word problems.

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What is the purpose of using equations in problem-solving?

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Equations are used to represent relationships between quantities and to find unknown values.

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How do you interpret a tape diagram?

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To interpret a tape diagram, identify the total length, the parts represented, and how they relate to each other.

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It represents a situation where four groups of (3 + x) total 44.

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The first step is to divide both sides by 5 to isolate the term with y.

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It implies that six times the quantity (x minus one-half) equals four and one-half.

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Substitute the value of x back into the equation to see if both sides are equal.

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