Solving Proportions and Equations

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What is a proportion?

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How do you solve a proportion?

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What is the cross-multiplication method?

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The cross-multiplication method involves multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other fraction to find an equivalent equation.

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x = 26.

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x = 7.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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x = -28.

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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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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.