Solving Equations and Inequaltities

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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 is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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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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What operation would you use to solve the equation: 75 = p - 25?

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Addition.

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Solve for m: 5m = 10.

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m = 2.

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What is the first step to solve the inequality: 4h < 8?

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Divide both sides by 4.

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Solve for x: x ÷ 2 = 12.

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x = 24.

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What is the solution to the equation: x + 12 = 20?

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x = 8.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in an inequality?

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It means 'less than'.