What is the definition of a variable in algebra?
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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.
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What is the purpose of solving an equation?
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The purpose of solving an equation is to find the value(s) of the variable that make the equation true.
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What does it mean to simplify an expression?
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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to make it easier to understand or work with.
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What is the distributive property?
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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you multiply a term by each term inside the parentheses.
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What is a linear equation?
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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.
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What does 'solving for x' mean?
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Solving for x means finding the value of x that satisfies the equation.
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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 and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.
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