Solving Simple Equations

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What is a simple equation?

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A simple equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically involving one variable.

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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Divide both sides by 5 to isolate the variable g.

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h = 13, found by dividing both sides by 4.

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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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d = -11, found by adding 7 to both sides.

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x = 2, found by subtracting 2 from both sides and then dividing by 3.

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Multiply both sides by 6 to find x = 48.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction is the inverse operation of addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication.