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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 the variable 'x' represent in an equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that we are trying to solve for in an equation.

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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?

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Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation to isolate x.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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x = 4, because you divide both sides by 3.

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What does the term 'solving for x' mean?

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It means finding the value of the variable x that makes the equation true.

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What is the ADDITION Property of Equality?

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If you add the same number to both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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What is the SUBTRACTION Property of Equality?

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If you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation, the two sides remain equal.

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How can you represent the statement 'Riley lives 25ft less than PJ' as an equation?

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r = p - 25, where r is Riley's distance and p is PJ's distance.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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

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What is the solution to the equation v + 4 = 11?

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v = 7, because you subtract 4 from both sides.