writing equations

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Which equation models the situation: Last week, James worked 35 hours in 5 days on the farm. He worked the same number of hours each day. How many hours did he work each day?

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5h = 35

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Translate the sentence into an equation: Five less than a number n is thirty four.

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n - 5 = 34

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Translate the sentence into an equation: Twice a number is the same as 36.

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2x = 36

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What is a variable?

Back

A letter that represents an unknown value.

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Translate the sentence into an equation: The product of a number and two-thirds is 24.

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(2/3)x = 24

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 5h = 35?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = 36?

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x = 18.

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If n - 5 = 34, what is the value of n?

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n = 39.

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What is the definition of an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.