6.EE.B.7 Write and Solve Equations (x + p = q and px = q)

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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 the variable 'x' represent in an equation?

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The variable 'x' represents an unknown value that we are trying to solve for in an equation.

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How do you solve the equation x + 4 = 11?

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To solve for x, subtract 4 from both sides: x = 11 - 4, so x = 7.

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What does the equation b + 4 = 5 represent?

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It represents that the value of b is 1 less than 5, so b = 1.

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What is the first step in writing an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and how they relate to each other.

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What does 'px = q' mean in an equation?

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It means that the product of p and x equals q, where p is a coefficient and x is a variable.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x = 12?

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To solve for x, divide both sides by 3: x = 12 / 3, so x = 4.

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What does it mean to isolate the variable in an equation?

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the other side.

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What is a term in an equation?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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What is the purpose of using an equal sign in an equation?

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The equal sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of it have the same value.