Solve 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 first step in solving the equation 4x = 72?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 4 to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x = 72?

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x = 18.

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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 y + 65 = 182?

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y = 117.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 3a = 197.7?

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Divide both sides by 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 3a = 197.7?

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a = 65.9.

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What is the solution to the equation 6a = 468?

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a = 78.

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How do you solve the equation r/6 = 18?

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Multiply both sides by 6 to isolate r.