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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 and constants.

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What does the variable 'x' represent in an equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that we aim to solve for in an equation.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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The purpose of solving an equation is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation includes an equality sign.

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What does it mean to check your solution?

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Checking your solution means substituting the value back into the original equation to verify that both sides are equal.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or real-life scenario.