Solving Algebraic Equations

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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 algebraic equation?

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To solve an algebraic equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 0.3x = 9?

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The first step is to isolate the variable x by dividing both sides of the equation by 0.3.

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Solve the equation 0.3x = 9.

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x = 30.

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What is the process to isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation a - 1.4 = 8?

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a = 6.6.

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How do you solve the equation x + 40 = -56?

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Subtract 40 from both sides to isolate x.

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Solve the equation x + 40 = -56.

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x = -96.

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It means to find the value of x that makes the equation true by multiplying both sides by 6.

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x = 72.