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 one or more variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an inequality?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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

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

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.5

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What does the equation 48s = 52.25 represent in the context of the price of a box of snickers?

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It represents that the total price of the box is equal to the number of snickers bars multiplied by the price of each bar.

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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What is the solution to the inequality x + 3 < 10?

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x < 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B

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What operation would you use to solve the equation m - 13 = 33?

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Add 13 to both sides of the equation.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1