Translating and Solving Equations

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What is the equation for '8 less than q is 14'?

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q - 8 = 14

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Translate 'Twice the difference of a number and 16 is equivalent to 28' into an equation.

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2(x - 16) = 28

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What is the solution for 'Twice the sum of a number and 5 is 22'?

Back

6

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Translate '8 less than the product of 4 and a number' using variable m.

Back

4m - 8

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Solve the equation: 3 + 12(3p + 2) = 9(p - 3). What is p?

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p = -2

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What does 'translating a word problem into an equation' mean?

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It means converting a verbal statement into a mathematical expression or equation.

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Define 'variable' in the context of algebra.

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x, y, or m.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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What does 'solving an equation' involve?

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It involves finding the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

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Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with the variable.