Balancing Equations

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What is the process of balancing equations in mathematics?

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Balancing equations involves ensuring that both sides of an equation have the same value by manipulating the equation through addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

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What is the value of x in the equation x + 3 = 4 + 1?

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x = 2

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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 on both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What is the solution to the equation 15 - 4 = 13 - x?

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x = 2

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What is the value of y in the equation y + 7 = 8 + 2?

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y = 3

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How can you check if an equation is balanced?

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You can check if an equation is balanced by substituting the values of the variables back into the equation and verifying that both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 4 + 6 = x + 3?

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x = 7

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What is the value of z in the equation 11 + 6 = 9 + z?

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z = 8

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What does it mean for an equation to be 'balanced'?

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An equation is balanced when both sides have the same value after simplification.

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What is the first step in solving an equation?

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The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation if possible.