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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 a variable in mathematics?

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

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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 both sides of the equation to get the variable alone on one side.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 6m - 17 = 8m - 31?

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The first step is to move all terms involving the variable to one side and constant terms to the other side.

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What does 'translate' mean in the context of equations?

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To translate means to convert a verbal statement into a mathematical equation.

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What is the sum of two numbers?

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The sum of two numbers is the result of adding them together.

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If the sum of two numbers is 91 and one number is 13 less than the other, how can you express this relationship?

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Let the larger number be x; then the smaller number can be expressed as x - 13.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x + 13 = -21?

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The solution is x = -17.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.