Equations Review

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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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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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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there are no values for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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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 exponents greater than one.