Equations and Tape Diagrams

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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 is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters like x or y, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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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 tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate relationships between quantities, often used to solve word problems and equations.

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How do you represent the equation from a tape diagram?

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You analyze the parts of the tape diagram to form an equation that represents the relationships shown.

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The value of x is 4.