Rational Number Equations

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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What is the solution of the equation? x/-5 = -6

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30

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What is the solution of the equation? 1/3a = 7/9

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2 1/3

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find the values of the variable that make the inequality true.

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Solve the inequality: x + 5 ≤ 13

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x ≤ 8

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What happens to the inequality symbol when you multiply or divide by a negative number?

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You flip the inequality symbol.

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What is the solution of the equation? -39.75 = 7.5m

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-5.3

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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.

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What is the difference between an equation and an inequality?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an inequality shows that one expression is greater than or less than another.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.