Equations and Problem Solving Flashcard

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, often containing 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 of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What operation is used to split a quantity evenly among friends?

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Division is used to split a quantity evenly.

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If Randy has 98 ounces of orange juice and splits it with 4 friends, how do you find out how much each person gets?

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You divide 98 by 5 (Randy + 4 friends) to find out how many ounces each person gets.

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a letter or symbol that represents an unknown number in an equation.

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What is a situation equation?

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A situation equation is an equation that represents the situation described in a word problem.

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How do you write an equation for a word problem?

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Identify the unknown, assign a variable, and express the relationship using an equation.

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What does 'R' mean in a division problem?

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'R' stands for 'remainder', which is what is left over after division.

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Add 57 to both sides of the equation.