One Step Equations Mixed Review

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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 the equation 9 + x = 21?

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The first step is to isolate the variable x by subtracting 9 from both sides of the equation.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to move other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation z/8 = 16?

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The solution is z = 128, found by multiplying both sides of the equation by 8.

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What is the principle of balancing equations?

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The principle of balancing equations states that whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side to maintain equality.

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How do you represent a situation with an equation?

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You represent a situation with an equation by identifying the quantities involved and expressing their relationships using variables and constants.

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What equation represents the situation: 'Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games.'?

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The equation is v + 4 = 10, where v represents the number of video games Robyn initially had.

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What is the solution to the equation 4x = 8?

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The solution is x = 2, found by dividing both sides of the equation by 4.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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