Translating and Solving Equations

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Translate to an equation: Negative two increased by five times the number is eight.

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x = 2

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Translate to an equation: Two times a number increased by 10 is equal to eight times the number decreased by 20.

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x = 5

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Translate to an equation: Seven times a number is four times the number increased by 27.

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x = 9

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Translate to an equation: Eight times a number increased by 3 is twenty seven.

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x = 3

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Translate to an equation: A number increased by sixteen is twenty two.

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x = 6

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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Definition: Variable

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Definition: Equation

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Definition: Coefficient

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A numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Definition: Constant

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A fixed value that does not change, often represented by numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Definition: Solving an equation

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The process of finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A