Equations Review

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication

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-4

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Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation: 4( x + 2) = 16

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2

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Solve for n: 3(n - 5) = -12

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1

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What is the first step to solve this equation: 11 - 3x = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.

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What is an equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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Finding the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the Distributive Property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac, distributing a across the sum.

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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.

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What is the purpose of isolating the variable?

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To find the value of the variable by getting it alone on one side of the equation.