Finding Solutions to Equations 6.EE.B.5

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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 it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x + 8 = 36?

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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 side.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 17 = 3.4?

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What is the solution to the equation 7x - 3 = 18?

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What is the solution to the equation 3x - 2 = 7?

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What is the solution to the equation 6x - 8 = 22?

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean for a number to be a solution to an equation?

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A number is a solution to an equation if substituting it for the variable makes the equation true.