Solving 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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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Multiply both sides by 7 to isolate y.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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The principle states that you can perform the same operation on both sides of an equation without changing its equality.

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What does it mean to have a variable on one side of an equation?

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It means that the value of the variable is unknown and needs to be determined through solving the equation.

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