Equations Word Problems

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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 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 a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters like x or y, that stands for an unknown value in an equation.

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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 it can be written in the form ax + b = c.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and the constants on the other side.

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What is the importance of the equal sign in an equation?

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The equal sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of the equation have the same value.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or real-life scenario.

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How do you translate a word problem into an equation?

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To translate a word problem into an equation, identify the quantities involved, the relationships between them, and express these relationships mathematically.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify what is being asked.

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What does 'm' represent in the equation 50 + 20m = 290?

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In this equation, 'm' represents the number of months Jim has paid for his gym membership.