FLASHCARD 12-5-24

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What is the solution to the equation n + 4 = 12?

Back

n = 8

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What is the solution to the equation x - 7 = 2?

Back

x = 9

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What do all equations have?

Back

An equal sign.

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What is the solution to the equation 7x = 42?

Back

x = 6

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What is an equation?

Back

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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

Back

It indicates that the values on both sides are the same.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

Back

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

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation n + 4 = 12?

Back

Subtract 4 from both sides.

Front

What is the solution to the equation 3x = 15?

Back

x = 5