Algebra Vocabulary and Equations x /

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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 the variable 'x' represent in an equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that we are trying to solve for in an equation.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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The purpose of solving an equation is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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The first step is to divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or real-life scenario.

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How do you translate a word problem into an equation?

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To translate a word problem into an equation, identify the quantities involved and express the relationships using mathematical symbols.

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What is the equation represented by the word problem: 'Sid got $3 per chore and received $36. How many chores did he complete?'

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