Equations & Tape Diagrams (Part 2)

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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 and constants.

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual representation of a mathematical problem, often used to illustrate relationships between quantities.

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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 the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What equation represents the tape diagram showing 4 groups of (x - 1) equaling 28?

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.