Solving 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 one or more 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 13 = t + 7?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the variable t.

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What is the solution of the equation 13 = t + 7?

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t = 6.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You can isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution of the equation 11 + 3b + 5 = 46?

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b = 10.

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What is the process to solve for y in the equation 2y + 7 = 11?

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Subtract 7 from both sides, then divide by 2.

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What is the solution of the equation 2y + 7 = 11?

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y = 2.

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What does it mean when an equation has no solution?

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It means that there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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What is the solution of the equation 3w = 30?

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w = 10.