Representing Equations

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What does the bus represent in an equation model?

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A variable.

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What is the value of each side of the equation model if it equals 20?

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20.

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Which image represents a variable in an equation model?

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Star.

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What is the value of the ladybug in the equation model?

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Unknown.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that two expressions are equal.

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What is the purpose of using models in equations?

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To visually represent relationships between variables.

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What does it mean if an equation is balanced?

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Both sides of the equation have the same value.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change.