TOTD Dec 3

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when it is graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does it mean to solve for x in an equation?

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Solving for x means finding the value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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What is the purpose of using inequalities in real-life situations?

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Inequalities help to represent constraints or limits in real-life situations, such as budgets or maximum capacities.

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How do you represent a budget constraint using an inequality?

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You can represent a budget constraint by setting up an inequality that shows the total spending must be less than or equal to the budget.

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What is the significance of the slope in a linear equation?

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The slope indicates the steepness of the line and the direction of the relationship between the variables.

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How do you determine the number of items you can buy with a fixed budget?

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You can determine the number of items by setting up an equation or inequality that relates the total cost to the budget.

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What does it mean to withdraw money from a savings account?

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Withdrawing money means taking out a certain amount from the account, which reduces the total balance.

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How can you express a situation where you want to keep a minimum balance in a savings account?

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You can express this situation using an inequality that shows the remaining balance must be greater than or equal to the minimum desired amount.

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What is the formula to calculate total spending when buying multiple items?

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Total spending can be calculated using the formula: Total = Price per item × Number of items.