Variables on both sides Review

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the distributive property?

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A property that states a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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x = 5

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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m = -2

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What is an infinite solution in an equation?

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It occurs when any value of the variable satisfies the equation, often resulting from equivalent expressions.

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w = 0

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What is the process of combining like terms?

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It involves simplifying an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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x = 5