Solving Equations

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Solve for y: 2y + 7 = 11

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y = 2

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Solve for g: 2g - 3 + 4g = 27

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g = 5

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Solve for x: x + 8 = -3

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x = -11

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Solve for s: 3s + 15 = 3(s + 5)

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Infinitely Many Solutions

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Solve for h: h/4 + 9 = 11

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h = 8

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Definition: Variable

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value in an equation.

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Definition: Equation

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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Definition: Solution of an equation

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A value that makes the equation true when substituted for the variable.

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Definition: Isolate the variable

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To manipulate an equation to get the variable on one side and the constants on the other.

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Example: Solve for x: 3x - 5 = 10

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x = 5