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 one or more 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 the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Add 6 to both sides.

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What is the next step after adding 6 to both sides in the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation 3w = 30?

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w = 10.

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How do you solve for k in the equation 6k = 30?

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Divide both sides by 6 to get k = 5.

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What is the purpose of using inverse operations in solving equations?

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Inverse operations help to cancel out terms and isolate the variable.

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If Sophie has $14 and saves $5 each week, how many weeks will it take her to save $64?

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It will take Sophie 10 weeks.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -11 - 3x = 44?

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Add 11 to both sides.