Solving Equations Semester Exam

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition

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Solve: q + 8.25 = 18

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q = 9.75

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division

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Solve the equation: 3 (4 – 2x) + 4x = 2

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x = 5

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What is the definition of an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is a constant in an equation?

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A fixed value that does not change.