Solutions of Equations

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What is a solution of an equation?

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A solution of an equation is a value that makes the equation true when substituted for the variable.

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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 balance an equation?

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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation have the same value by performing the same operation on both sides.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 5/7 = 1/7?

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Add 5/7 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 5/7 = 1/7?

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x = 6/7.

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How do you solve the equation x - 17.6 = 1.9?

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Add 17.6 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 17.6 = 1.9?

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x = 19.5.

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What operation would you use to solve the equation 38 = m - 15?

Back

Add 15 to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 4 + b = 30?

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b = 26.

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How do you solve for x in the equation x + 5 = 15?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.