6.13 One Step Equations Pretest

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What is a term in mathematics?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both multiplied together.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term that multiplies a variable.

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition and multiplication) without an equality sign.

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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 an equal sign.

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x = 23

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations on both sides of the equation.

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x = 5

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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If each pair of socks costs $2.50, how do you express the total cost for 6 pairs?

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