8.EE.7(b): Equations Flashcard

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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Solve: 5x - 14 = 8x + 4

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x = -6

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Solve: 4 = 2(x + 3)

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x = -1

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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.

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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 used to represent an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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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.