Wring and 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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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 first step in solving the equation 8x - 10 = -34?

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Add 10 to both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 5a - 4 = 11?

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a = 3.

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How do you write an equation for a word problem?

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Identify the variables, constants, and relationships in the problem, then express them mathematically.

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What is the formula for calculating total cost in a rental scenario?

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Total Cost = Deposit + (Hourly Rate × Number of Hours).

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual model that uses rectangles to represent numbers and their relationships in a problem.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.