Algebra Word Problems

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What does it mean to solve a word problem in algebra?

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Solving a word problem in algebra involves translating the words into a mathematical equation and then finding the value of the unknown variable.

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What is a consecutive number?

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Consecutive numbers are numbers that follow each other in order, without any gaps, such as 1 and 2, or 98 and 99.

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How do you set up an equation for a word problem?

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Identify the unknowns, define them with variables, and translate the relationships and conditions described in the problem into an equation.

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What is the equation to find the total when one part is known?

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What is the relationship between two numbers if one is more than the other?

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How do you solve for a variable in a fraction?

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To solve for a variable in a fraction, multiply both sides of the equation by the denominator to eliminate the fraction.

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To solve for s, multiply both sides by 5, giving s = 15.

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What is the sum of two numbers if one is defined in terms of the other?

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