Modeling Equations

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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

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What is the purpose of modeling equations?

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Modeling equations helps to represent real-world situations mathematically, allowing us to solve problems.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 6?

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x = 2.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

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What is the equation for the model: '3 added to a number equals 9'?

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x + 3 = 9.

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What does the equation B + 3 = 6 represent?

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It represents that when 3 is added to B, the result is 6.

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

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

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What is the equation for 'twice a number equals 8'?

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2C = 8.