Word problems with equations

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a narrative or story, requiring the reader to extract relevant information and formulate an equation to solve it.

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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 of the variable that makes the equation true, typically isolating the variable on one side of the equation.

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What is the equation for calculating total earnings based on hourly wage?

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Total Earnings = Hourly Wage × Hours Worked.

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How do you set up an equation from a word problem?

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Identify the unknown variable, translate the problem into a mathematical expression, and set it equal to the known value.

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What does 'isolating the variable' mean?

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Isolating the variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.

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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 a specific number in an equation.

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What does it mean when an equation is balanced?

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An equation is balanced when both sides of the equation have the same value, meaning the equation is true.

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How can you check if your solution to an equation is correct?

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Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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

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The equal sign indicates that the values on both sides of the equation are the same.