Solve Equations

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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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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters like x or y, that stands for an unknown value.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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The first step is to isolate the term with the variable by subtracting 6 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 6 = 14?

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The solution is x = 4.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the process to solve the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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Subtract 7 from both sides, then divide by 4 to find x.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x + 7 = 23?

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The solution is x = 4.

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate the equation so that the variable is on one side by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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The solution is c = 6.