Equations Flashcard

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically 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(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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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 the purpose of using equations in real-life situations?

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Equations help to model and solve problems involving relationships between quantities.

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What is the equation that represents: Robyn had some video games then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games?

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