Checking Solutions to Equations (6/7)

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What is a solution to an equation?

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A solution to an equation is a value that, when substituted for the variable, makes the equation true.

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How do you check if a value is a solution to an equation?

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To check if a value is a solution, substitute the value into the equation and see if both sides are equal.

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Is y = -5 a solution to 2(6 - y) = 22?

Back

Yes

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Is x = 6 a solution to 6x - 12 = 24?

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Yes

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What does it mean if a value is not a solution to an equation?

Back

It means that substituting the value into the equation does not result in a true statement.

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Is n = 5 a solution to 7 = 13 - n?

Back

No

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What is the first step in checking a solution to an equation?

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The first step is to substitute the value of the variable into the equation.

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What is the equation 30c - 12 when c = 2?

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48

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What is the purpose of solving equations?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean for an equation to be balanced?

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An equation is balanced when both sides have the same value.