solving equations and points

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What is a point in a coordinate system?

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A point is a specific location in a coordinate system defined by an ordered pair (x, y).

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Identify the coordinates of point H: (4,1), (1,3), (3,-1), (3,1)

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(3,-1)

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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 that make the equation true.

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y = -7

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 7 = -8?

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x = -5

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What is the process to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

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x = 10

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Identify the coordinates of point E: (3,0), (-3,0), (0,3), (0,-3)

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(-3,0)

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What is a linear equation?

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What does the term 'solution' refer to in mathematics?

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A solution is the value or set of values that satisfy an equation.