Solving Simple Equations

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What is a simple equation?

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A simple equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving one variable.

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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 the first step in solving the equation: 5x + 7 = 12?

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Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation: 8r = 32?

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r = 4.

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What is the solution to the equation: 9a - 5 = 22?

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a = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation: r + 40 = 100?

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r = 60.

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What is the solution to the equation: x/4 = 16?

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x = 64.

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What operation would you perform first to solve the equation: 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides.

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the value found satisfies the original equation.