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 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 solution to the equation 4p = 16?

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p = 4

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other side.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 4 = 6?

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x = 10

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What is the solution to the equation x + 7 = 12?

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x = 5

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What is the solution to the equation y - 33 = 147?

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y = 180

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.