Is it a solution? Equations

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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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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 an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What is the variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean if a value is a solution to an equation?

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It means that when the value is substituted into the equation, both sides of the equation are equal.

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How do you check if a value is a solution to an equation?

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Substitute the value into the equation and see if both sides are equal.

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What is the equation for finding the value of g if g = 7?

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8 - g = 1.

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If a = 8, what equation does it solve?

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a + 12 = 20.

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What is the solution to the equation x + 1 = 5?

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x = 4.

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Is v = 10 a solution to the equation 2 ⋅ v = 12?

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No, because 2 ⋅ 10 = 20, not 12.