Clearing Decimals and Solving

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What is the process of clearing decimals in an equation?

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Clearing decimals involves multiplying all terms in the equation by a power of 10 to eliminate the decimal points, making calculations easier.

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Solve the equation: 0.013 - 0.02g = ?

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What is the first step to solve the equation: 0.4x + 0.9 = 2.3?

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Subtract 0.9 from both sides to isolate the term with x.

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Solve the equation: 0.4x + 0.9 = 2.3

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x = 3.5

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What is the value of x in the equation: 1.5x + 0.7 = 3.4?

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x = 1.8

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How do you isolate x in the equation: 0.6x - 0.4 = 1.2?

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Add 0.4 to both sides and then divide by 0.6.

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Solve the equation: 0.6x - 0.4 = 1.2

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x = 2.67

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What is the importance of checking your solution after solving an equation?

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Checking ensures that the solution satisfies the original equation, confirming its accuracy.

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Define 'variable' in the context of algebra.

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by a letter, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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What does it mean to 'solve for x'?

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To solve for x means to find the value of x that makes the equation true.