6-2 and 6-3 Practice

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What is a variable in an equation?

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

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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 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 is the purpose of using equations in word problems?

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To translate real-world scenarios into mathematical expressions that can be solved.

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What does the term 'coefficient' refer to in an equation?

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A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 4h + 40 = 64?

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Subtract 40 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What does 'h' represent in the equation 4h + 40 = 64?

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The number of hot dogs in each package.

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What is the solution to the equation -10x + 25 = -35?

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x = 6.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x - 4 = 31?

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x = 5.