Equations from Words

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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 one or more 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 a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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How do you translate a word problem into an equation?

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Identify keywords and phrases that indicate mathematical operations, then express the relationships described in the problem using variables.

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What does 'the sum of a number and 5' mean?

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It means to add 5 to the unknown number, often represented as x + 5.

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What does 'the difference between a number and 17' mean?

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It means to subtract 17 from the unknown number, often represented as x - 17.

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What does 'twice a number' mean?

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It means to multiply the unknown number by 2, often represented as 2x.

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What is the equation for 'four less than a number is twenty'?

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The equation is x - 4 = 20.

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How do you represent 'five more than seven times a number'?

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It can be represented as 7x + 5.

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If Wyatt spent $60 on bowling, how do you set up the equation?

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The equation is 2.50 + 5.75g = 60, where g is the number of games.