Equations 6.EE.5, 6.EE.7

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What is an equation?

Back

An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing 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 variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 4(z - 2) + 2 = 14?

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The solution is z = 8.

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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 get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other.

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What is the value of f in the equation 2f = 32?

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The value of f is 16.

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3a = 15?

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Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to isolate a.

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What is the value of n in the equation 22n = 418?

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The value of n is 19.

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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.

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What is the purpose of using parentheses in equations?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an equation.