Solving Equations Flashcard 1

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Solve: 12x + 1 = 6x - 47

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x = -8

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Solve: 12 - 6y = 24

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y = -2

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Solve: 3x + 2 = 44

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x = 14

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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.

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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 a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 12x + 1 = 6x - 47?

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Subtract 6x from both sides to isolate terms with x.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by simplifying the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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x = 4

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.