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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes 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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What is an equivalent expression?

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Expressions that have the same value for all values of the variable.

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How do you combine like terms?

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By adding or subtracting the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the purpose of simplifying an expression?

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To make it easier to understand and work with by reducing it to its simplest form.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the solution to the equation 0.3w + 0.4 = 5.8?

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w = 18.

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What is the value of x in the equation 5x + 30 = 85?

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x = 11.