Flashcard: Equations - Concept and Solving

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What is the solution to the equation x - 8 = -5?

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3

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Is the statement 34 + n = 57, n = 23 True or False?

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True

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What is a constant?

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A value that does not change.

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What is 5y - 7 an example of?

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Expression

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Solve the equation 2x - 3 + 4x = 27.

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5

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the coefficient in the term 4x?

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4

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.