Equations Word Problems

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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.

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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 a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change in an equation.

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What is the purpose of writing an equation for a word problem?

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Writing an equation for a word problem helps to translate the situation into a mathematical form that can be solved.

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How do you identify the variables in a word problem?

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Identify the unknown quantities that you need to find; these are typically represented by variables.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the known and unknown information.

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What does 'x' typically represent in equations?

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In equations, 'x' often represents the unknown value that we are trying to solve for.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.