Algebra Vocabulary and Equations x /

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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 'x' represent in an equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that we aim to solve for in an equation.

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What is the solution to an equation?

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The solution to an equation is the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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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 satisfy the equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What does it mean to balance an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation are equal by performing the same operation on both sides.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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What is a constant in an equation?

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How do you represent a word problem as an equation?

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To represent a word problem as an equation, identify the quantities involved, define variables, and translate the relationships into mathematical expressions.