Writing 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 and constants.

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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 variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an equation.

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What is the purpose of using equations in real-life situations?

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Equations help model and solve problems by representing relationships between quantities.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.

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What does it mean to have a solution to an equation?

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A solution to an equation is a value that, when substituted for the variable, makes the equation true.

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What is the significance of the equal sign in an equation?

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The equal sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of it have the same value.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an equation.