Balance Equations Hangers

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What is a balance equation?

Back

A balance equation is a mathematical statement that shows two expressions are equal, often used to represent physical systems in equilibrium.

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

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Isolating a variable means manipulating the equation to get the variable on one side by itself, making it easier to solve.

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What is the principle of maintaining balance in equations?

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The principle states that whatever operation is performed on one side of the equation must also be performed on the other side to maintain equality.

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What operation can you perform to both sides of the equation to keep it balanced?

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You can add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides of the equation by the same number.

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If x + 3 = 8, what is x?

Back

x = 5.

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What is the first step to solve the equation x - 3 = 8?

Back

Add 3 to both sides to isolate x.

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If the equation is x + 8 = 3, what is the value of x?

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x = -5.

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What does it mean if an equation has no solution?

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

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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 is the value of b if 2b = 36?

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b = 18.