Equations

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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 the solution of the equation m = 55?

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The solution is m = 55.

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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.

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What is the first step to solve y + 65 = 182?

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Subtract 65 from both sides to isolate y.

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What is the solution to the equation y + 65 = 182?

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y = 117.

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Which equation has x = 5 as the solution?

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The equation 2x = 10 has x = 5 as the solution.

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What is the solution of the equation s - 22 = 50?

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The solution is s = 72.

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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 solution to the equation g - 15 = 30?

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The solution is g = 45.