Solving Equations- Word Problems

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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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How do you write an equation for a word problem?

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Identify the unknowns, assign variables, translate the words into mathematical expressions, and set up the equation.

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What does 'solving an equation' mean?

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Solving an equation means finding 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.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Use inverse operations to move all terms involving the variable to one side of the equation and constant terms to the other side.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.

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What does it mean to check your solution?

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To check your solution means to substitute the found value back into the original equation to verify that it satisfies the equation.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or real-life scenario.

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How can you represent a total amount in an equation?

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You can represent a total amount by summing the parts or using an equation that equates the total to the sum of its components.