Solving Linear Equations - Word Problems

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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a linear equation?
Back
A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to solve a linear equation?
Back
To solve a linear equation means to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.
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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in solving a word problem involving a linear equation?
Back
The first step is to identify the variables and what they represent in the context of the problem.
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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you translate a word problem into a linear equation?
Back
You translate a word problem into a linear equation by identifying key information and relationships described in the problem and expressing them mathematically.
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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the importance of the constant term in a linear equation?
Back
The constant term represents a fixed value in the equation, which can be a starting point or total amount in word problems.
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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation 85 + 12x = 613, what does 'x' represent?
Back
'x' represents the number of students who went on the trip.
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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you isolate the variable in a linear equation?
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To isolate the variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.
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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
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