8.8A, 8.8B, 8.8C Equations and Inequalities

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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 is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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How do you solve a linear equation?

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To solve a linear equation, isolate the variable on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What does it mean to graph an equation?

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Graphing an equation means plotting all the points that satisfy the equation on a coordinate plane.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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How do you determine if two equations are equivalent?

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Two equations are equivalent if they have the same solution set.

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What is the purpose of solving inequalities?

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The purpose of solving inequalities is to find the range of values that satisfy the inequality condition.

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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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How do you interpret the solution of an inequality?

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The solution of an inequality represents a range of values that satisfy the inequality condition.

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What is a system of equations?

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A system of equations is a set of two or more equations with the same variables that are solved together.