What is an equation?

5A Solving Equations IP

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables and constants.
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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 linear equation?
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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one, and can be written in the form ax + b = 0.
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What is the principle of equality?
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The principle of equality states that if two expressions are equal, then adding or subtracting the same value from both sides will maintain the equality.
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What is the distributive property?
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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parenthesis.
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What is a variable?
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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.
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What is a constant?
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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, often represented by numbers in equations.
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