Is it a solution ?

Front

What is a solution in the context of an equation?

Back

A solution is a value of the variable that makes the equation true.

Front

How do you determine if a value is a solution to an equation?

Back

Substitute the value into the equation and check if both sides are equal.

Front

What is the solution to the equation x + 6 = 14?

Back

x = 8.

Front

Is x = 8 a solution to the equation x + 6 = 14?

Back

Yes, because 8 + 6 equals 14.

Front

What is the solution to the equation s ÷ 4 = 5?

Back

s = 20.

Front

Is s = 24 a solution to the equation s ÷ 4 = 5?

Back

No, because 24 ÷ 4 equals 6, not 5.

Front

What is the solution to the equation g - 3 = 7?

Back

g = 10.

Front

Is g = 11 a solution to the equation g - 3 = 7?

Back

No, because 11 - 3 equals 8, not 7.

Front

What is the solution to the equation b ⋅ 5 = 20?

Back

b = 4.

Front

Is b = 3 a solution to the equation b ⋅ 5 = 20?

Back

No, because 3 ⋅ 5 equals 15, not 20.