Creating/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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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one, and it can be graphically represented as a straight line.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable helps to find its value by getting it alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the equation for Jasmine's cell phone bill?

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35 + 0.5t = 52

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How do you represent the total cost of parts and labor in a computer repair equation?

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The equation is 44 + 45h = 179, where 44 is the cost of parts and 45h is the labor cost.

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What is the equation for the total cost of bowling games and shoe rental?

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The equation is 2.5g + 2 = 14.5, where 2.5g is the cost of games and 2 is the shoe rental.

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How do you express the cost of renting a boat in an equation?

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The equation is 22h + 10 = 98, where 22h is the hourly rental cost and 10 is the insurance fee.

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What is the equation for the total cost of water bottles and pizza?

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The equation is 2b + 13 = 21, where 2b is the cost of bottles of water and 13 is the cost of pizza.