HANDS ON EQUATIONS (PAWNS)

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What is the equation represented by 2x + 3 = 7?

Back

This equation states that two times a number (x) plus three equals seven.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x + 3 = 7?

Back

Remove 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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What does it mean to isolate x in an equation?

Back

Isolating x means to manipulate the equation so that x is on one side by itself.

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If x + 3 = 7, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 9?

Back

x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation 2x + 6 = 12?

Back

First, subtract 6 from both sides, then divide by 2.

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What does the term 'pawns' refer to in Hands-On Equations?

Back

Pawns represent the variable x in the Hands-On Equations system.

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What is the purpose of using cubes in Hands-On Equations?

Back

Cubes represent constants or numbers in the Hands-On Equations system.

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How do you remove pawns from an equation?

Back

You can remove pawns by performing the same operation on both sides of the equation.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 5 = 10?

Back

x = 5.