Equations and Inequalities Review

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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 'e' represent in the equation e = 15h?

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In the equation e = 15h, 'e' represents Ruby's earnings after working 'h' hours.

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How do you solve the equation e = 15h for h?

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To solve for h, divide both sides of the equation by 15: h = e/15.

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What is the solution to the equation 8w = 64?

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The solution is w = 8.

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What operation is used to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you can use inverse operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What does the inequality x + 3 < 8 represent?

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The inequality x + 3 < 8 represents all values of x that, when added to 3, result in a number less than 8.

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What are the two solutions to the inequality x + 3 < 8?

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The two solutions are x = 3 and x = 4.

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What is the maximum weight on the squat machine?

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The maximum weight on the squat machine is 300 pounds.

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How do you express the total weight squatted by Jeff and his friends using an equation?

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The total weight squatted can be expressed as t = 3 * 300, where t is the total weight.

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What is the solution to the equation 3t = 300?

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The solution is t = 100.