What is an equation?
Writing Equations with One Variable

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.
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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 a variable in mathematics?
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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.
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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?
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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation includes an equality sign.
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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?
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To isolate a variable, you perform operations to get the variable on one side of the equation and all other terms on the opposite side.
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What does it mean to 'balance' an equation?
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Balancing an equation means ensuring that both sides of the equation remain equal after performing operations.
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What is the first step in solving the equation x + 5 = 12?
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The first step is to subtract 5 from both sides to isolate x.
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