Concept Check: Solving 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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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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 variables raised to a power greater than one.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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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 both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the distributive property?

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean if an equation has many solutions?

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An equation has many solutions if it is true for all values of the variable, indicating that both sides of the equation are identical.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7A