Unit 6 Flashcard Review - STAAR Math

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What is the solution to the equation 7x - 4 = 3 + 8x?

Back

x = -7

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What is the solution to the equation 2x = x + 3?

Back

x = 3

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What is the solution for f in the equation f - 4 = 6f + 26?

Back

f = -6

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

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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 the process of isolating a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable involves rearranging the equation to get the variable on one side and the constants on the other.

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What is the definition of a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign.

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What is the solution to the equation 3x + 5 = 20?

Back

x = 5

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What is the solution to the equation 4x - 2 = 10?

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x = 3