Solving Equations Test - 8th Grade Math

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y = -5

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What is a variable in the context of mathematical equations?

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A letter that can be replaced by a number

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2

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any number but 3

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A stack of 13 math books is 32 inches high. What is the height of each book?

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2 6/13 inches

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the difference between one solution and no solution in equations?

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One solution means there is exactly one value for the variable; no solution means no value satisfies the equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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What is the distributive property?

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