Solving for a variable

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To 'solve for a variable' means to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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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 a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean for an equation to have 'no solution'?

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It means there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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What is the process of isolating a variable?

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Isolating a variable involves using algebraic operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.