6th Grade Equations

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 12x - 18

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6(2x - 3)

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What is the solution to the equation: 17 = x + 3?

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x = 14

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What equation represents this situation? Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games.

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v + 4 = 10

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Factor the expression: 9x - 3

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3(3x - 1)

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Solve the equation: 3x = 27.

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x = 9

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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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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 the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.