Equations with Decimals and Fractions

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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 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 a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other side.

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What is the first step to solve the equation q - 12 = 1?

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Add 12 to both sides of the equation to isolate q.

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What is the solution to the equation 3.3x = 9.9?

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The solution is x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation 8y = 48?

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Divide both sides by 8 to find y.

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What is the solution to the equation n - 14.7 = 4.7?

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The solution is n = 19.4.

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What is the solution to the equation p + 8 = 14.1?

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The solution is p = 6.1.