Solving 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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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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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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving the equation 13 = t + 7?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the variable t.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution of the equation 13 = t + 7?

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t = 6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation y + 51 = 99?

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Subtract 51 from both sides to isolate y.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution of the equation y + 51 = 99?

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y = 48.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the process to solve for x in the equation x + 5 = 15?

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Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution of the equation x + 5 = 15?

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x = 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you solve the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

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Add 4.6 to both sides to isolate y.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution of the equation y - 4.6 = 12?

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y = 16.6.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7