Writing Equations & Inequalities

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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 is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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How do you represent a situation with an equation?

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Identify the quantities involved, assign variables, and express the relationship using an equation.

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What does the variable 'x' typically represent in equations?

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The variable 'x' usually represents an unknown quantity that we are trying to solve for.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does it mean to solve an inequality?

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To solve an inequality means to find the range of values for the variable that makes the inequality true.

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How do you write an equation from a word problem?

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Translate the words into mathematical expressions and use an equal sign to show the relationship.

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What is the first step in solving a linear equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

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What is a solution to an equation?

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A solution is a value for the variable that makes the equation true.

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What does 'no more than' indicate in an inequality?

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'No more than' indicates a maximum limit, represented by the symbol '≤'.