Am I a Solution?

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What is a solution in mathematics?

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

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How do you determine if a number is a solution to an equation?

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Substitute the number into the equation and check if both sides are equal.

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Is -12 a solution to the equation x/2=-6?

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YES

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Is 7 a solution to the equation x-4=2?

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NO

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Is 3 a solution to the equation 2x=9?

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NO

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Is -3 a solution to the equation -2+x=-5?

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YES

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Is -3 a solution to the equation x-4=-7?

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YES

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What does it mean if a number is not a solution to an equation?

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It means that substituting the number into the equation does not satisfy the equation.

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What is the equation for finding a solution to x in x/2=-6?

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Multiply both sides by 2 to find x.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x-4=2?

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Add 4 to both sides to isolate x.