Solving Basic Algebraic Equations

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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What does the equal sign (=) indicate in an equation?

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The equal sign indicates that the expressions on both sides of it have the same value.

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Solve for x: x + 8 = 15

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x = 7

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Solve for x: \( \frac{x}{5} = 20 \)

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x = 100

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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Solve for w: w - 3.4 = 5.5

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w = 8.9

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is the purpose of solving an equation?

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The purpose is to find the value of the variable that makes the equation true.