makeup equations

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to 'solve' an equation?

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To find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the purpose of balancing an equation?

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To ensure that both sides of the equation are equal, maintaining the equality.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 8 = -7?

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Subtract 8 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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By performing inverse operations to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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What is the solution to the equation 4c - 6 = 2?

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c = 2.

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What does the equation 9 = 2s + 1 represent?

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It represents a relationship where 9 is equal to twice a variable s plus 1.

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

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

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change, such as the number 8 in the equation 2x + 8.

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What does the equation 7x + 35 = 63 represent in a real-world scenario?

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It represents a situation where a total cost is made up of a variable charge per hour and a fixed fee.