Illustrative Math Solving Equations Hangers

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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 and constants.

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is a coefficient in an equation?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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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 or expression.

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What does the tape diagram represent in solving equations?

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A tape diagram visually represents the relationships between quantities in an equation, helping to understand how to solve it.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 9?

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x = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 23 = x + 7?

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x = 16.

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What is the solution to the equation 1.2x = 9.6?

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x = 8.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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An equation has no solution if there is no value for the variable that makes the equation true.