Solving Simple Algebraic Equations (4-1)

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving 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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation v - 2 = 5?

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The first step is to isolate the variable v by adding 2 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation z + 5 = 9?

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The solution is z = 4.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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The inverse operation of subtraction is addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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The inverse operation of division is multiplication.

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Solve for n: 4n = 12.

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n = 3.