Solving Equations

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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 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 first step in solving the equation 4z + 8 = 20?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable: 4z = 12.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You isolate a variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.

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What is the solution to the equation 4z + 8 = 20?

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z = 2.

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What is the value of b in the equation 2b - 3 = 11?

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b = 7.

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What is the process to solve for m in the equation 7m - 5 = 16?

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Add 5 to both sides to get 7m = 21, then divide by 7 to find m = 3.

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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2 = 27?

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x = 5.

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How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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It means there is no value for the variable that can satisfy the equation.