Algebra Vocabulary and Equations + -

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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 and constants.

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What does the variable 'g' represent in the equation 14 = 9 + g?

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In this equation, 'g' represents the number of green candies in the bag.

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How do you solve for a variable in an equation?

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To solve for a variable, isolate it on one side of the equation using inverse operations.

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What is the purpose of using variables in algebra?

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Variables are used to represent unknown values and allow us to formulate equations to solve problems.

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What does it mean to 'solve' a word problem?

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To solve a word problem means to translate the problem into a mathematical equation and find the value of the unknown.

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What is the equation for finding Danny's age if Matt is 6 years old and Danny is 5 years older?

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The equation is D = M + 5, where D is Danny's age and M is Matt's age.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the numbers 14 and 9 in the equation 14 = 9 + g.

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What does the term 'solution' refer to in algebra?

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The solution is the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 14 = 9 + g?

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The first step is to subtract 9 from both sides of the equation to isolate g.

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem expressed in words, requiring translation into an equation to solve.