Algebra - Balancing Equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows that two expressions are equal, using an equal sign (=).

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What does it mean to balance an equation?

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Balancing an equation means making sure that both sides of the equation have the same value.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown number in an equation.

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What does the term 'solve for x' mean?

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'Solve for x' means to find the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 14 - ____ = 20/5?

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The first step is to simplify the right side: 20/5 = 4.

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If 24/4 = 2 x ____, what is the value of the blank?

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The value of the blank is 3.

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What is the result of 12 + 9?

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The result of 12 + 9 is 21.

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In the equation 4 x ___ = 6 + 6, what is the value of the blank?

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The value of the blank is 3.

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What is the equation for 5 x 6 = 15 + ____?

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The equation shows that 5 x 6 equals 30, so the blank must be 15.