equations with one variable

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What is an equation with one variable?

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An equation that contains only one variable, which can be solved to find its value.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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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 13 = 11 - 4x?

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Isolate the variable by moving constants to one side.

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What is the solution to the equation 13 = 11 - 4x?

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x = -1/2.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 9 = 4g + 13?

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g = -1.

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

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Substituting the solution back into the original equation to verify it holds true.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation -12 = 24 + 4b?

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b = -9.