One Step Equations with adding and subtracting

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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 first step in solving a one-step equation involving addition?

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The first step is to isolate the variable by subtracting the constant from both sides of the equation.

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What is the first step in solving a one-step equation involving subtraction?

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The first step is to isolate the variable by adding the constant to both sides of the equation.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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You can check your solution by substituting the value back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation t + 3.924 = 15.58?

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The solution is t = 11.656.

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What is the solution to the equation x - 5.5 = 10.5?

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The solution is x = 15.5.

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If x + 3 = 5, what can you say about the value of x?

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The value of x is less than 5.

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What equation has x = 5 as a solution?

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The equation 2x = 10 has x = 5 as a solution.

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How do you represent a situation with an equation?

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You can represent a situation with an equation by identifying the variables and constants involved and forming an equation that reflects the relationship.