Translate, Consecutive, perimeter word problems alg.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The total distance around the rectangle, calculated as P = 2(length + width).

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How do you represent 'three times the sum of a number and 7' in algebraic form?

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3(x + 7) where x is the number.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does 'nine less than one fourth of a number' mean in algebra?

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It is represented as (1/4)x - 9.

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How do you express 'the length is four times the width' in an equation?

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l = 4w, where l is length and w is width.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5x = 9x - 32?

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Subtract 5x from both sides to isolate the variable.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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How do you find the width of a rectangle if the perimeter is 70 feet and the length is five more than twice the width?

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Set up the equation 2w + 2(2w + 5) = 70.