Solving Equations

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What is an equation?

Back

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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What is the first step in solving the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

Back

Add 6 to both sides.

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What do you do after adding 6 to both sides of the equation 5b - 6 = 24?

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Divide both sides by 5.

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What is the solution to the equation n - 18 = 3?

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n = 21.

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How do you isolate the variable in the equation 2k + 12 = -4?

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Subtract 12 from both sides and then divide by 2.

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What is the solution to the equation 2k + 12 = -4?

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k = -8.

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In the equation 3c + 5 = 23, what is the first step to solve for c?

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What is the solution to the equation 3c + 5 = 23?

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c = 6.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -3x + 11 = 44?

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Subtract 11 from both sides.